Abstract
In the last few years, a massive increase in research has been observed that focuses on investigating the role of mitochondria in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders. Mitochondria are vital cell organelles having important roles in different cellular processes, including energy production, calcium signaling, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation, apoptosis, etc. Therefore, healthy mitochondria are necessary for cell survival and functioning. It would seem feasible that mitochondrial dysfunction will have implications in various pathological conditions. A large body of evidence indicates the role of the mitochondrion as a potential key player in the loss or dysfunction of neurons in various neurodegenerative disorders. In this review, we provide an insight into mitochondrial dysfunction and its involvement in the pathology of several neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hypoxic- Ischemic Brain Injury, and many more.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, mitochondrial homeostasis, apoptosis, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Current Drug Targets
Title:An Insight Into Mitochondrial Dysfunction and its Implications in Neurological Diseases
Volume: 22 Issue: 14
Author(s): Rashid Waseem, Anas Shamsi, Syed N. Kazim and Asimul Islam*
Affiliation:
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,India
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, mitochondrial homeostasis, apoptosis, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Abstract: In the last few years, a massive increase in research has been observed that focuses on investigating the role of mitochondria in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders. Mitochondria are vital cell organelles having important roles in different cellular processes, including energy production, calcium signaling, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation, apoptosis, etc. Therefore, healthy mitochondria are necessary for cell survival and functioning. It would seem feasible that mitochondrial dysfunction will have implications in various pathological conditions. A large body of evidence indicates the role of the mitochondrion as a potential key player in the loss or dysfunction of neurons in various neurodegenerative disorders. In this review, we provide an insight into mitochondrial dysfunction and its involvement in the pathology of several neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hypoxic- Ischemic Brain Injury, and many more.
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Waseem Rashid , Shamsi Anas , Kazim N. Syed and Islam Asimul *, An Insight Into Mitochondrial Dysfunction and its Implications in Neurological Diseases, Current Drug Targets 2021; 22 (14) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389450121999201230204050
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