Exploring the link between COX7RP, a mitochondrial protein, and longevity (IMAGE)

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Exploring the link between COX7RP, a mitochondrial protein, and longevity

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In a new study, researchers from Japan demonstrate that COX7RP, a mitochondrial protein, may play a key role in enhancing mitochondrial energy efficiency, leading not only to longer lifespans but also an extended “healthspan” via numerous health benefits.

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Dr. Satoshi Inoue from Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan

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