Mitochondrial preconditioning: a potential neuroprotective strategy
Mitochondria have long been known as the powerhouse of the cell. However, these organelles are also pivotal players in neuronal cell death. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a prominent feature of chronic brain disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, and cerebral ischem...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2010-08-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnagi.2010.00138/full |