Mitochondria in Pathogenesis
Mitochondria are organelles in each cell outside the nucleus and are the energy source of all cells. As such, they are crucial to the healthy functioning of cells. Recent research has shown that mitochondrial dysfunction underlies a broad spectrum of disease, from maternally inherited genetic disord...
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| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, MA :
Springer US,
2002.
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| Online Access: | View fulltext via EzAccess |
| Summary: | Mitochondria are organelles in each cell outside the nucleus and are the energy source of all cells. As such, they are crucial to the healthy functioning of cells. Recent research has shown that mitochondrial dysfunction underlies a broad spectrum of disease, from maternally inherited genetic disorders to metabolism defects, aging, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Lou Gehrig's disease. This book brings together top researchers whose work in examining the pathophysiologic processes will lead to new strategies for prevention and treatment. |
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| Physical Description: | XXIII, 529 p. 174 illus. online resource. |
| ISBN: | 9780306468353 |