Pseudohypoxia

From Justapedia, unleashing the power of collective wisdom
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Pseudohypoxia refers to increased cytosolic ratio of free NAD to NADH in cells, caused by hyperglycemia.[1] Research has shown that declining levels of NAD+ during aging cause pseudohypoxia, and that raising nuclear NAD+ in old mice reverses pseudohypoxia and metabolic dysfunction, thus reversing the aging process.[2] It is expected that human NAD trials will begin in 2014.[3]

Pseudohypoxia is a feature commonly noted in poorly-controlled diabetes.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b [1] Diabetes Magazine: Hyperglycemic Pseudohypoxia and Diabetic Complications, March 12, 1993
  2. ^ [2] Declining NAD+ Induces a Pseudohypoxic State Disrupting Nuclear-Mitochondrial Communication during Aging, Cell, Dec 2013
  3. ^ [3] Guardian Newspaper - Online, Dec 2013