Enhancing healthy aging with small molecules : A mitochondrial perspective

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The pursuit of enhanced health during aging has prompted the exploration of various strategies focused on reducing the decline associated with the aging process. A key area of this exploration is the management of mitochondrial dysfunction, a notable characteristic of aging. This review sheds light on the crucial role that small molecules play in augmenting healthy aging, particularly through influencing mitochondrial functions. Mitochondrial oxidative damage, a significant aspect of aging, can potentially be lessened through interventions such as coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and a variety of antioxidants. Additionally, this review discusses approaches for enhancing mitochondrial proteostasis, emphasizing the importance of mitochondrial unfolded protein response inducers like doxycycline, and agents that affect mitophagy, such as urolithin A, spermidine, trehalose, and taurine, which are vital for sustaining protein quality control. Of equal importance are methods for modulating mitochondrial energy production, which involve nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide boosters, adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase activators, and compounds like metformin and mitochondria-targeted tamoxifen that enhance metabolic function. Furthermore, the review delves into emerging strategies that encourage mitochondrial biogenesis. Together, these interventions present a promising avenue for addressing age-related mitochondrial degradation, thereby setting the stage for the development of innovative treatment approaches to meet this extensive challenge.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Medicinal research reviews - (2024) vom: 14. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Qin, Xiujiao [VerfasserIn]
Li, Hongyuan [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Huiying [VerfasserIn]
Fang, Le [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Xiaohui [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Aging
Journal Article
Mitochondrial
Mitophagy
Redox homeostasis
Review
Unfolded protein response

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Date Revised 14.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1002/med.22034

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NLM369728726