Molecular Basis of Mitochondrial Pathology

The field of mitochondrial diseases is currently one of the rapidly growing fields of research in cell and molecular biology. This volume encompasses the latest development in this field of research. The chapters cover topics in a wide range of disciplines including biophysics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, molecular genetics, and clinical medicine. - Summarizes growing evidence of the role of mitochondria in a large number of pathological conditions- Brings together different approaches toward understanding mitochondria diseases- Molecular and cellular biology- Clinical physiology and medicine- Details the crucial role this organelle plays in genetic regulation of various biological functions