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How does caffeine promote movement of protein within the mitochondria?

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Answer: A new study shows that a caffeine concentration equivalent to four cups of coffee promotes the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria, enhancing their function and protecting cardiovascular cells from damage. ... Caffeine was protective against heart damage in pre-diabetic, obese mice, and in aged mice.

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