Blocking a mitochondrial transporter may curb inflammation from 'zombie' cells without killing them

MedicalXpress | يول 29, 2026

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps aging cells drive the chronic inflammation linked to many age-related diseases. The findings reveal how dysfunctional mitochondria—the cell's energy-producing structures—work with the cell's epigenetic machinery to switch on inflammatory genes, opening the door to a new therapeutic approach for promoting healthier aging.