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Vitamin C inhibits ACSL4 to alleviate ferro-aging in primates.
Cell metabolism·April 7, 2026·PMID 41819088
Why it mattersIt proposes a novel, targetable mechanism of aging and positions vitamin C as a potential geroprotective agent, which could influence future clinical strategies for age-related decline.
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