A peptide to defend the mitochondrion from toxic proteins
In the crosshairs ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
A peptide to defend the mitochondrion from toxic proteins
In the crosshairs ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
A quarter of a century of in-depth studies on the mitochondria has allowed a group of biomolecular researchers from the University of Catania to identify and test a peptide capable of restoring mitochondrial function, counteracting the action of toxic proteins which - particularly in neurodegenerative diseases – limit the role of the VDAC protein. A spin-off of the Sicilian university has patented the discovery and is conducting studies on animal models. In the meantime, the search for an industrial partner has begun.
A quarter of a century of in-depth studies on the mitochondria has allowed a group of biomolecular researchers from the University of Catania to identify and test a peptide capable of restoring mitochondrial function, counteracting the action of toxic proteins which - particularly in neurodegenerative diseases – limit the role of the VDAC protein. A spin-off of the Sicilian university has patented the discovery and is conducting studies on animal models. In the meantime, the search for an industrial partner has begun.
Studies on mitochondrial dysfunction and its clinical effects
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Prof. Angela Messina
Role of VDAC in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases
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Prof. Angela Messina
The discovery of the peptide for the recovery of mitochondrial function
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Prof. Angela Messina
New peptide: studies on animal models and search for an industrial partner
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Prof. Angela Messina