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Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Vascular Wall Cells and Its Role in Atherosclerosis.
International journal of molecular sciences - 20 Aug 2021
Salnikova Diana, Orekhova Varvara, Grechko Andrey, Starodubova Antonina, Bezsonov Evgeny, Popkova Tatyana, Orekhov Alexander
Abstract excerpt
Altered mitochondrial function is currently recognized as an important factor in atherosclerosis initiation and progression. Mitochondrial dysfunction can be caused by mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations, which can be inherited or spontaneously acquired in various organs and tissues, having more or less profound effects depending on the tissue energy status. Arterial wall cells are among the most vulnerable to...
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