Research Article

Enhancement of Mitochondrial Transfer by Antioxidants in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells

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A schematic diagram showing TNT formation between injury and MCA-treated hMSCs. MCA can energize mitochondria and increase the number of TNTs in hMSCs. These healthy mitochondria can be transferred to the injured cells via TNTs and subsequently ameliorate oxidative stress, decrease mitochondrial damage/fragmentation/fission, and increase the turnover of damaged mitochondria by mitophagy.