Helper molecule reverses degeneration of muscle in mouse model of tissue aging, wasting

Study illuminates role of essential compound in maintaining physical endurance, possible treatment

Maintaining proper levels of an essential helper molecule is crucial for optimal muscle function, according to a study led by Joseph Baur, PhD, an assistant professor of Physiology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Some athletes are already taking supplements to increase synthesis of this compound, called NAD, with the hopes of reversing the natural decay associated with aging of the mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouses. However, this is the first study to directly investigate the consequences of NAD deficiency on muscle function. The Penn team published their findings this week in the cover article of Cell Metabolism.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160809143304.htm

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