PRKN/parkin-mediated mitophagy is induced by the probiotics Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactococcus lactis.
- 2023-02-05
- Autophagy 19(7)
- Peter John Hawrysh
- Jinghua Gao
- Stephanie Tan
- Amy Oh
- Justin Nodwell
- Thomas A Tompkins
- G Angus McQuibban
- PubMed: 36708254
- DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2023.2172873
- Low evidence
- Animal Study
Administration of these strains to Drosophila that were exposed to paraquat, a mitochondrial toxin, resulted in improved longevity and motor function.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate