Live·Open questions in longevity research

Metabolism and energy

Oxidative capacity

The capacity to support oxidative metabolism

Hypotheses on this target 2

Oxidative capacityInhibition. Hypotheses on this target 0Activation. Hypotheses on this target 11Function preservation. Hypotheses on this target 11Supplementation. Hypotheses on this target 0Feedback restoration. Hypotheses on this target 0Direct measurement. Hypotheses on this target 0

Activation1

Function preservation1

  • Mitochondrial genome deletions hide a loss of muscle energy reserve

    Where this hypothesis actsRetained muscle fiber segments with high mitochondrial deletion heteroplasmy and reduced oxidative reserve

    What is proposedPreserve oxidative capacity

    With whatNot stated in the record

    HowNot stated in the record

    Possible resultPossible stabilization of SPV_6

    2026-09-18