Mitochondrial Dynamics In Cardiovascular Medicine

Download or read book Mitochondrial Dynamics in Cardiovascular Medicine written by Gaetano Santulli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text covers the basic principles of mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular medicine, with particular emphasis on their functional roles in physiology and disease. The book will include articles pertaining to mitochondrial fitness on a global basis, providing therefore an update on the progress made in several aspects in the field. Thus, it will assist scientists and clinicians alike in furthering basic and translational research. Organized in sections focusing on: basic science, mitochondrial dysfunction in cardiac disorders, in vascular disorders, in metabolic disorders, in kidney disease, therapeutic challenges and options, this essential volume fills imperative gaps in understanding and potentially treating several cardiovascular disorders.