Carbon Monoxide Targeting Mitochondria
Mitochondria present two key roles on cellular functioning: (i) cell metabolism, being the main cellular source of energy and (ii) modulation of cell death, by mitochondrial membrane permeabilization. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an endogenously produced gaseoustransmitter, which presents several biologi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Biochemistry Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/749845 |