Mfn2 ablation causes an oxidative stress response and eventual neuronal death in the hippocampus and cortex
Abstract Background Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for energy metabolism and have a direct impact on neuronal function and survival. Mitochondrial abnormalities have been well characterized in Alzheimer Disease (AD). It is believed that mitochondrial fragmentation, due to impaired fissi...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | Molecular Neurodegeneration |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13024-018-0238-8 |