Mitochondria (Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology) - Softcover

Douglas C. Wallace; Richard J. Youle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193611335X ISBN 13: 9781936113354

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Press, 2013

Synopsis

Mitochondria are intracellular organelles that power the cell by metabolizing glucose and other energy sources to generate ATP. They are also critical in programmed cell death, and dysfunction of mitochondrial components is implicated in numerous muscle and neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson s disease. This collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology contains contributions examining the evolution and normal function of mitochondria in cells, as well as their roles in various pathologies.

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Product Description

Mitochondria are intracellular organelles that power the cell by metabolizing glucose and other energy sources to generate ATP. They are also critical in programmed cell death, and dysfunction of mitochondrial components is implicated in numerous muscle and neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's disease. This volume contains contributions examining the evolution and normal function of mitochondria in cells, as well as their roles in various pathologies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193611335X
• ISBN 13: 9781936113354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270
• Editor: David C. Wallace, Richard J. Youle