New insights into mitophagy and stem cells
Abstract Mitophagy is a specific autophagic phenomenon in which damaged or redundant mitochondria are selectively cleared by autophagic lysosomes. A decrease in mitophagy can accelerate the aging process. Mitophagy is related to health and longevity and is the key to protecting stem cells from metab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-021-02520-5 |