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Mitochondrial dysfunction, specifically the loss of mild depolarization in short-lived mice, contributes to aging by increasing ROS-mediated protein damage.

Maintaining mitochondrial health through exercise and healthy metabolism may preserve the 'mild depolarization' state seen in long-lived species, potentially reducing oxidative stress.

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This result shows that ROS-mediated protein damage caused by the disappearance of mild depolarization of mitochondria is one of the main causes of aging in short-lived mice, and mild depolarization of mitochondria is crucial to the mitochondrial antiaging system.
Jun Guo et al. · Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy · 2022

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Based on specific findings in mice, bats, and naked mole rats.

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Aging and aging-related diseases: from molecular mechanisms to interventions and treatments

Jun Guo et al. · Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy · 2022

DOI 10.1038/s41392-022-01251-0

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