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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Main Authors: Cláudia S. F. Queiroga, Ana S. Almeida, Helena L. A. Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Biochemistry Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/749845