Scientists have uncovered a critical mitochondrial protein that coordinates cellular energy production and prevents heart failure. The findings reveal new mechanisms behind cardiomyopathy development and potential therapeutic strategies.
Breakthrough in Cardiac Research
Researchers have identified a mitochondrial protein that plays a pivotal role in preventing heart failure by coordinating cellular energy production, according to a recent study published in Cell Research. The protein, known as NDUFAB1, reportedly serves as a master regulator of mitochondrial function, with its absence leading to progressive dilated cardiomyopathy and early death in experimental models.