Dysfunctional mitochondria elicit bioenergetic decline in the aged heart

Pasquale Mone, Esther Densu Agyapong, Giampaolo Morciano, Stanislovas S. Jankauskas, Antonio De Luca, Fahimeh Varzideh, Paolo Pinton, Gaetano Santulli

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Abstract

Aging represents a complex biological progression affecting the entire body, marked by a gradual decline in tissue function, rendering organs more susceptible to stress and diseases. The human heart holds significant importance in this context, as its aging process poses life-threatening risks. It entails macroscopic morphological shifts and biochemical changes that collectively contribute to diminished cardiac function. Among the numerous pivotal factors in aging, mitochondria play a critical role, intersecting with various molecular pathways and housing several aging-related agents. In this comprehensive review, we provide an updated overview of the functional role of mitochondria in cardiac aging.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number13
JournalJournal of Cardiovascular Aging
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Autophagy
  • RAAS
  • ROS
  • cardiac aging
  • fibrosis
  • mitochondria
  • mitophagy
  • neurohormonal systems
  • oxidative stress
  • sympathetic nervous system

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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