Overexpression of human catalase targeted to mitochondria (MCAT) extends mean and maximum lifespan by about 20% in mice. Inactivation of aconitase in heat mitochondria and mitochondrial damage is also reduced in long-lived CAT mutant mice [15879174].
The MCAT strain has a reduced severity of age-dependent arteriosclerosis and increased genomic stability, as indicated by an decrease in oxidative stress and mitochondrial deletions in heart and muscle tissues. Median and maximum lifespan in increased about 17 - 21% [16144468].
Mean: +20
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