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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Main Authors: Qingyin Lin, Jiaqi Chen, Lifang Gu, Xingang Dan, Cheng Zhang, Yanzhou Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-021-02520-5