| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 367 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
1. History -- 2. Evolutionary Origin of Mitochondria -- 3. Structure and Morphology: Integration into the cell -- 4. Biogenesis -- 5. Mitochondrial Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation -- 6. Metabolic Pathways Inside Mitochondria -- 7. Mitochondrial Mutations and Disease -- 8. Mitochondrial DNA Polymorphisms and Anthropology -- 9. Mitochondria and Pharmacology -- Glossary -- Index |
| Summary |
Mitochondria are complex organelles, possessing inner and outer membranes and even their own DNA. A typical cell contains 800 mitochondria, termed the "powerhouse of the cell", playing a central role in metabolism, respiration, and ATF production. Mitochondria is the first modern, truly comprehensive authored book which tackles the biochemistry, genetics, and pathology of mitochondria in different organisms. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Mitochondria.
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DNA, Mitochondrial.
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Mitochondria.
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Mitochondrial pathology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0471194220 (alk. paper) |
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0471461075 (electronic bk.) |
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9780471194224 (alk. paper) |
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9780471461074 (electronic bk.) |
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