Mitochondrial dysfunction is believed to be the driving force of aging process (mitochondrial aging theory). Due to chronic inflammation in post covid infection, there is increased oxygen free radical production in the tissue, cell, and mitochondria. This can potentially accelerate cellular aging.
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How we get old? Covid inflammation accelerates mitochondrial dysfunction.
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