vesicle

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In a healthy brain, synaptic vesicles act as tiny packages that carry chemical messages from one neuron to the next.

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In autophagy, damaged or unnecessary proteins are enclosed in small membrane-bound vesicles and then broken down safely by enzymes, effectively recycling cellular components.

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The team proposes several possibilities: the cells could release antiaging proteins or tiny extracellular vesicles capable of entering the brain, or they might remove pro-aging factors from the bloodstream, protecting the brain from harmful effects.

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For example, the cell walls of plants provide structural strength and are rich in fiber, while their energy vesicles store carbohydrates.

From Salon

They also broadened our understanding of SV function and of how the vesicles are recycled.

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