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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Main Authors: Sónia C Correia, Cristina Carvalho, Susana Cardoso, Renato X Santos, Maria S Santos, Catarina Oliveira, George Perry, Xiongwei Zhu, Mark A Smith, Paula I Moreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2010-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnagi.2010.00138/full

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