Mon Dec 14, 2020 02:22 PM
Mitochondrial dysfunction is a major component of aging, but there’s no therapy for fixing mutated mtDNA. This study of mtDNA gene therapy shows that gene replacement therapy is safe. So in the future, we could get fresh mtDNA to revitalize our cells, but the old mtDNA won’t go away and could still produce pro-inflammatory cytokines. https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/12/12/Gene-therapy-for-mitochondrial-disease-shows-promise-in-animals/3051607725625/
Results from a long-term study of a gene therapy technique to prevent inherited mitochondrial disease show promise, researchers say.
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