Mitochondrial Signaling in Health and Disease
Author | : Sten Orrenius |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 522 |
Release | : 2012-06-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439880036 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439880034 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mitochondrial Signaling in Health and Disease written by Sten Orrenius and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitochondria have traditionally been associated with metabolic functions; however recent research has uncovered a central role for these organelles in cell signaling, cell survival, and cell death. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a factor in a myriad of pathophysiological conditions, including age-related neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, metabolic