Strong Links Between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Chronic Inflammation in Aging

Mitochondria are power plants, hundreds of these organelles working in every cell to manufacture the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) chemical energy store molecule used to power cell operations. The decline of mitochondrial function with age impacts this supply, with negative consequences, but other equally important issues arise from mitochondrial dysfunction. For example, an important realization in...

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