Mitochondria possess their own DNA (mtDNA), which plays important roles in cellular respiration and energy consumption.

Mitochondrial diseases refers to a group of conditions that affect how the mitochondria of the cells produce energy. Several types exist. Learn more here.

New research sheds light on the mechanisms of degeneration in multiple sclerosis, suggesting that mitochondrial dysfunction may play a key role in the loss of neuronal Purkinje cells.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that is thought to impact about 2.3 million people around the ...

"We observed a significant loss of the mitochondrial protein COXIV ... us a step closer to understanding the complex mechanisms of MS and developing more effective, targeted treatments for this ...

Conclusions Cholestasis presents a complex challenge in liver disease, with mitochondrial dysfunction playing a central role in its pathogenesis.

A study by the Center for Redox Processes in Biomedicine (Redoxoma) led by Marilene Demasi from the Butantan Institute (São Paulo, Brazil) presents a valuable new experimental model for investigating ...

A newly discovered mechanism that leads to liver dysfunction may be a key factor in type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders in individuals with obesity, according to a new study led by ...