Mitophagy modulation rescues single large-scale mitochondrial DNA deletion (SLSMD) disease symptoms in the C. elegans uaDf5 animal model.
Ryan M. Mendel, Sofie Matsuno, Alex Lu, Marni J. Falk, Suraiya Haroon
This study identifies therapeutic candidates for SLSMD diseases by screening mitophagy modulators in a C. elegans model, showing that Celastrol reduces mitochondrial stress and improves health outcomes.
bioRxiv · Oct 27, 2024 · PreprintCell Biology