Tag: Mitochondria

A recent study saw researchers associated with Cellvie demonstrate significant improvements to mitochondria and muscle function in aged mice by injecting additional mitochondria [1]. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a reason we age Why We Age: Mitochondrial DysfunctionAs they age, the mitochondria in our cells lose their ability to provide cellular energy and release reactive oxygen species...

Scientists have tested a novel method of providing cells with healthy mitochondria to fight Parkinson’s disease [1]. Replacing damaged mitochondria Parkinson’s disease is the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, and it affects 10 million people worldwide. The disease is age-related, as its prevalence rises rapidly in people older than 65, although some people are diagnosed much...

According to a paper published in Aging, a fisetin derivative that is being investigated for brain protection may also be effective in controlling glucose and ameliorating obesity. Repurposing a repurposed compound CMS121, the focus of this study, was created by modifying fisetin, a flavonol that is well known for its effects against cellular senescence. CMS121...

In Nature Communications, researchers have published their discovery of a compound found in carrots that promotes mitochondrial health and improves the physical abilities of older mice. Walking down the caloric restriction pathway Although it is difficult to establish in human beings, caloric restriction is one of the most well-known interventions known to be effective across...

In the Journal of Nanobiotechnology, researchers have found that embedding microvesicles in a slow-release hydrogel may be an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. A line of inquiry begins to bear fruit Researchers have repeatedly found that the extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by stem cells, particularly mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), are the main drivers behind the effectiveness...

In a review published in Nature, researchers have explained how and why cells transfer mitochondria to one another, proposing that this transfer allows organisms to be more resilient against energy deficiencies. A relatively recent discovery It was not until 2006 when a team of researchers realized that mitochondria were not restricted to their cellular environments, as...