The Claim
Spermidine supplementation in salivary gland cells from klotho-deficient mice increases mitochondrial number and reduces BNIP3 and LC3B expression.
What the research says
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In mice with a genetic mutation that accelerates aging, adding spermidine to salivary gland cells results in more mitochondria and lower levels of BNIP3 and LC3B proteins.
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Spermidine supplementation in salivary gland cells from klotho-deficient mice increases mitochondrial number and reduces BNIP3 and LC3B expression, suggesting a protective effect on mitochondrial homeostasis in this accelerated aging model.
In aging cells with low spermidine, damaged mitochondria are removed too quickly by a cleanup process that tags them for destruction. Adding spermidine stops this overactive cleanup, allowing mitochondria to build up again and function properly.
What the research says
1 studyAdding spermidine to cells from aging-prone mice helped them make more energy-producing mitochondria and stopped them from breaking down those mitochondria too much. This suggests spermidine might help keep aging cells healthy.
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