Tag: mitochondria
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Kidney Health: A Simple Way to Reverse Damage? scientists reveal breakthrough in mice
New research offers a glimmer of hope for kidney recovery In a development stirring cautious optimism among clinicians and researchers, scientists have demonstrated a method to fully reverse acute kidney injury (AKI) in mice by interrupting the action of ceramide molecules. These lipid compounds, when overactive, can damage the mitochondria within kidney cells, undermining the…
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Kidney health: Scientists FINALLY found a ‘simple’ way to reverse kidney damage – when is the cure coming?
Can kidney damage be reversed? A breakthrough study in mice In a developing field where treatment often focuses on symptom management rather than root causes, a new study has sparked cautious optimism about reversing kidney damage. Researchers report that blocking specific lipid molecules, ceramides, can fully reverse acute kidney injury (AKI) in mice by protecting…
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Kidney Health Breakthrough: Reversing Damage in Mice
groundbreaking discovery targets the root cause of kidney injury In a development that could alter the trajectory of kidney care, researchers have demonstrated a method to fully reverse acute kidney injury (AKI) in mice by blocking ceramide molecules that damage kidney cell mitochondria. Unlike many therapies that focus on managing symptoms or slowing progression, this…
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A New Drug Shields Mitochondria to Prevent Kidney Injury in Mice
Researchers unveil a mitochondria-focused approach to preventing kidney injury Acute kidney injury (AKI) remains a serious and sometimes fatal complication in hospitalized patients, especially those facing sepsis, major surgery, or intensive care treatments. A new preclinical study from researchers at the University of Utah Health suggests a novel drug can protect kidney cells by preserving…
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New Drug Shields Mitochondria and Prevents Kidney Injury in Mice
Scientists unveil a breakthrough drug that protects mitochondria and guards against acute kidney injury Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious and sometimes fatal condition triggered by a range of stressors, from sepsis to surgical shock. It can rapidly impair short-term kidney function and increase the long-term risk of chronic kidney disease. In a new…
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New drug protects mitochondria and prevents kidney injury in mice
Overview: A breakthrough in protecting the kidneys Acute kidney injury (AKI) can be a serious, life-threatening condition that disrupts short-term kidney function and raises the risk of long-term chronic kidney disease. Researchers are continually seeking strategies to prevent AKI and minimize kidney damage when stressors such as sepsis, toxins, or surgical procedures trigger the injury.…
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Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness
New vulnerability uncovered in prostate cancer: targeting PDIA1 and PDIA5 A major international study has identified a promising vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could improve how this common male cancer is treated. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from Flinders University in Australia and the South China University…
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Ketone Supplement Lets Weight-Loss Drugs Protect Muscle
New approach aims to safeguard lean muscle during weight-loss therapy Researchers at the University of Alberta have found that a simple ketone ester supplement could tune weight-loss drugs to preserve lean muscle while still shedding fat. The study centers on semaglutide — the active ingredient in popular drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus — and…
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Ketone Supplement May Shield Muscle From Weight-Loss Drug Side Effects
New findings suggest a simple supplement could safeguard lean mass during weight-loss drug therapy A University of Alberta study points to a promising way to mitigate a tricky consequence of popular weight-loss medications: the loss of lean muscle and even heart muscle when using semaglutide-based treatments such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Researchers explored whether…
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Ketone Supplement May Protect Muscle in Weight-Loss Drug Therapy
New approach to safer weight-loss drug therapy A recent study from the University of Alberta suggests that a simple ketone-based supplement could help protect lean muscle while patients shed fat on popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide. The research, described as a way to “fine-tune” the therapy, indicates that ketones may preserve skeletal and cardiac muscle…