Mitochondria

by Richard J. Youle and Douglas C. Wallace

Mitochondria are intracellular organelles that power the cell by metabolizing glucose and other energy sources to generate ATP. They are also critical in programmed cell death, and dysfunction of mitochondrial components is implicated in numerous muscle and neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's disease. This volume contains contributions examining the evolution and normal function of mitochondria in cells, as well as their roles in various...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193611335X
• ISBN13: 9781936113354
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.2"