Mitochondrial Dynamics

Mitochondria are among the most important of eukaryotic cell organelles, often referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell, because of the role they play in providing energy for cellular function. This book synthesizes what is known mitochondrial dynamics, including the fusion and fission of mitochondria, mitophagy (the destruction of damaged mitochondria), and the role of mitochondrial dynamics in disease such as Parkinson's disease and diabetes--among other topics. The volume is designed to appeal to molecular biologists, cell physiologists and anyone interested in the role mitochondria play in cell physiological function.

Mitocondriile se numara printre cele mai importante organite ale celulelor eucariote, adesea denumite „centrala energetica” a celulei, datorita rolului pe care il joaca in furnizarea de energie pentru functia celulara. Aceasta carte sintetizeaza ceea ce este cunoscuta dinamica mitocondriala, inclusiv fuziunea si fisiunea mitocondriilor, mitofagia (distrugerea mitocondriilor deteriorate) si rolul dinamicii mitocondriale in boli precum boala Parkinson si diabetul - printre alte subiecte.