Mitochondrial dynamics—mitochondrial fission and fusion in human diseases

SL Archer - New England Journal of Medicine, 2013 - Mass Medical Soc
New England Journal of Medicine, 2013Mass Medical Soc
Mitochondria fuse and divide in response to cell demands and environment. Alterations in
mitochondrial dynamics underlie various human diseases, including cancer and neurologic
and cardiovascular diseases. Defining the alterations may identify potential therapeutic
targets.
Mitochondria fuse and divide in response to cell demands and environment. Alterations in mitochondrial dynamics underlie various human diseases, including cancer and neurologic and cardiovascular diseases. Defining the alterations may identify potential therapeutic targets.
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