1 Collectively, tumor-intrinsic mechanisms, spanning genetic mutation, epigenetic reprogramming, immune checkpoint activation, and cellular plasticity, converge to create a highly adaptable, treatment-refractory phenotype
it is linked to regulation of cortisol and ACTH, potentially normalizing HPA axis function
It both directly combats the accumulation of highly-reactive oxygen species and also stimulates other defense mechanisms
How the compounds compare at a glance Combining longevity compounds in research Because these compounds act on different hallmarks, some study designs pair them for example, a mitochondrial peptide alongside an antioxidant
ALA is synthesized in the mitochondria and used to help convert enzymes into energy