Mone, Pasquale, Esther Densu Agyapong, Giampaolo Morciano, Stanislovas S Jankauskas, Antonio De Luca, Fahimeh Varzideh, Paolo Pinton, and Gaetano Santulli. 2024. “Dysfunctional Mitochondria Elicit Bioenergetic Decline in the Aged Heart”. The Journal of Cardiovascular Aging 4 (2).
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.