Red blood cell mitochondrial DNA content

Older age is associated with red blood cell mitochondrial DNA content in humans.

“significantly elevated mtDNA content in RBCs was observed only in men during aging and was not found in women.”

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Elevated mtDNA content in RBCs promotes oxidative stress may be responsible for faster senescence in men

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics·May 31, 2024