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

Mitochondrial disease may cause heart muscles to weaken and an irregular heart rate. Breathing problems: ... Mitochondrial diseases are complex, and many types exist.

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

In mitochondrial disease, the mitochondria, which supply energy to each cell, do not work. Caused by genetic mutations, it may affect many systems in the body..

“Targeting mitochondrial health may represent a promising strategy to slow or prevent neurological decline and improve quality of life for people living with MS. This research brings us a step closer ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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