mitochondrial theory of aging

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:criticizedFor incomplete explanation of all aging processes
gptkbp:field biogerontology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label mitochondrial theory of aging
gptkbp:implies mitochondrial DNA deletions
mitochondrial DNA point mutations
mitochondrial dysfunction in age-related diseases
gptkbp:influenced research on antioxidants
studies on mitochondrial biogenesis
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Denham_Harman
gptkbp:proposedBy impaired energy production in aging cells
mitochondrial DNA mutations accumulate with age
mitochondrial dysfunction leads to cellular aging
reactive oxygen species damage mitochondrial DNA
aging is caused by accumulation of mitochondrial DNA damage
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:free_radical_theory_of_aging
neurodegenerative diseases
cellular senescence
oxidative stress
gptkbp:studiedIn model organisms such as mice and C. elegans
gptkbp:yearProposed 1972
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:telomere_theory_of_aging
gptkb:free_radical_theory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7