Axons Degenerate in the Absence of Mitochondria in C. elegans

Many neurodegenerative disorders are associated with mitochondrial defects [1, 2 and 3]. Mitochondria can play an active role in degeneration by releasing reactive oxygen species and apoptotic factors [4, 5, 6 and 7]. Alternatively, mitochondria can protect axons from stress and insults, for example...

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Main Authors: Rawson, Randi L (Author), Yam, Lung (Author), Weimer, Robby M (Author), Bend, Eric G (Author), Clark, Scott G. (Author), Jorgensen, Erik M. (Author), Hartwieg, Erika A. (Contributor), Horvitz, Howard Robert (Author)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biology (Contributor), Horvitz, H. Robert (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier, 2015-04-08T18:21:53Z.
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