BBA - Molecular Basis of Disease - Mitochondrial Dysfunction

BBA Gene Regulatory Mechanisms


Molecular Basis of Disease
External link  Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Volume 1802, Issue 1, Pages 1-234 (January 2010)
Edited by X. Zhu

The goal of this special issue was to provide an overview of current understanding of mitochondrial alterations in various neurodegenerative diseases, and the most up-to-date thoughts on the underlying mechanisms as well as their therapeutic implications. It is my sincere hope that this issue proves to be a timely resource for all those who are interested in mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration. >> External link  Read rest of preface

 
Dr. Xiongwei Zhu

Dr. Xiongwei Zhu

Dr. Xiongwei Zhu is Associate Professor of Pathology at the Case Western Reserve University. He received his Ph.D. in 2002 from the Department of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University. He was a postdoctoral fellow and instructor in pathology until he became Assistant Professor in 2004. His recent research focuses on the understanding of mechanisms underlying mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative diseases and how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to the pathogenesis of these neurodegenerative diseases. He is the recipient of many awards including International Junior Investigator Award from International College of Geriatric Psychoneuropharmacology and Young Scientist Lectureship Award from the International Society for Neurochemistry

 
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