Article
Aging through the lens of mitochondrial DNA mutations and inheritance paradoxes.
Biogerontology - 27 Dec 2024
Chen Jia, Li Hongyu, Liang Runyu, Huang Yongyin, Tang Qiang
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial DNA encodes essential components of the respiratory chain complexes, serving as the foundation of mitochondrial respiratory function. Mutations in mtDNA primarily impair energy metabolism, exerting far-reaching effects on cellular physiology, particularly in the context of aging. The intrinsic vulnerability of mtDNA is increasingly recognized as a key driver in the initiation of aging and the...
Topics
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Humans
- Aging
- Mutation
- Animals
- Mitochondria
- Oxidative Stress
- Cellular Senescence
