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Sharing is caring and other moving stories: Books in brief
Lycium barbarum glycopeptide ameliorates aging phenotypes and enhances cardiac metabolism by activating the PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy pathway in D-galactose-induced mice
CONCLUSION: LbGp can ameliorate aging phenotypes and enhance cardiac metabolism by activating the PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy pathway in D-galactose-induced mice. These findings underscore its potential as a therapeutic agent for aging and aging-related cardiovascular diseases.
Mammalian nucleophagy: process and function
The nucleus is a highly specialized organelle that houses the cell's genetic material and regulates key cellular activities, including growth, metabolism, protein synthesis, and cell division. Its structure and function are tightly regulated by multiple mechanisms to ensure cellular integrity and genomic stability. Increasing evidence suggests that nucleophagy, a selective form of autophagy that targets nuclear components, plays a critical role in preserving nuclear integrity by clearing...
The senolytic cocktail, dasatinib and quercetin, impacts the chromatin structure of both young and senescent vascular smooth muscle cells
One promising strategy to alleviate aging symptoms is the treatment with senolytics that is compounds which selectively eliminate senescent cells. Some therapies aim to reduce symptoms of cellular senescence without senescent cell eradication (senomorphic activity). However, senotherapies raise many questions concerning the selectivity, safety and efficiency of senolitic drugs. A vital question is how the senolytic compounds affect young proliferating cells. In our study, we checked the impact...
Perspectives on which health settings geriatricians should staff: a qualitative study of patients, care providers and health administrators
CONCLUSIONS: Overall, participants found CGAs acceptable yet had different preferences of which setting to prioritise staffing if there was a shortage of geriatricians. The main barriers to implementing the geriatrician-led CGA related to lack of resources.
Electro-driven direct lithium extraction from geothermal brines to generate battery-grade lithium hydroxide
As Li-ion batteries are increasingly being deployed in electric vehicles and grid-level energy storage, the demand for Li is growing rapidly. Extracting lithium from alternative aqueous sources such as geothermal brines plays an important role in meeting this demand. Electrochemical intercalation emerges as a promising Li extraction technology due to its ability to offer high selectivity for Li and its avoidance of harsh chemical regenerants. In this work, we design an economically feasible...
Enhancing cognitive functions in aged dogs and cats: a systematic review of enriched diets and nutraceuticals
With advancements in veterinary care and the growing recognition of pets as integral member of the family, the lifespans of dogs and cats have significantly increased, leading to a higher prevalence of age-related conditions, including cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). CDS adversely impacts pets' quality of life and presents emotional and practical challenges for owners. Given its similarities to Alzheimer's disease in humans, CDS has gained attention as a target for nutrition-based...