Extracellular vesicle mitochondrial DNA copy number

Chronological age is associated with extracellular vesicle mitochondrial DNA copy number in humans (p < .001).

“We observed that EV mitochondrial gene levels were significantly increased with age (p < .001).”

Humans

Extracellular vesicle-derived mitochondrial genes as potential biomarkers for brain aging in human

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences·17 Feb 2026