A role for taurine in mitochondrial function
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The mitochondrial pH gradient across the inner-membrane is stabilised by buffering of the matrix. A low-molecular mass buffer compound has to be localised in the matrix to maintain its alkaline pH value. Taurine is found ubiquitously in animal cells with concentr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biomedical Science |