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mitochondrial

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[mahy-tuh-kahn-dree-uhl] / ˌmaɪ təˈkɑn dri əl /

adjective

  1. relating to mitochondria.


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The breakthrough builds on Case Western Reserve's strengths in mitochondrial biology and neurodegenerative disease research, along with its collaborative environment and advanced experimental models.

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Other contributing factors include auto-immunity, disruptions in gut bacteria, and impaired mitochondrial function.

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The research team found that exercise increased the activity of genes that support mitochondrial energy metabolism.

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"Our research looked at brain tissue from MS patients and found major issues in these neurons: they had fewer branches, were losing myelin, and had mitochondrial problems -- meaning their energy supply was failing," Tiwari-Woodruff said.

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The research team, which included scientists from UTS and Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada, focused on compounds known as "mitochondrial uncouplers."

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