摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of uncoupling mitochondria in a subject.SOLUTION: A method of uncoupling mitochondria in a subject including a step of administering nanotubes to the subject in a therapeutically effective amount, wherein the nanotubes are self-rectifying is provided. A method of decreasing reactive oxygen species and decreasing detrimental loading of Cainto mitochondria is provided, including a step of administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of nanotubes into the subject, wherein the nanotubes are self-rectifying. A method of reducing weight, treating cancer, reducing the effects of traumatic brain injury, or reducing the effects of ageing, in a subject including administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of nanotubes into the subject is also provided. |