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  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Mitochondrial dysfunction is a common hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and ALS.
  • Neurons' high metabolic demands make them particularly vulnerable to mitochondrial impairments, leading to oxidative stress, energy deficits, and protein processing issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the critical role of mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration.
  • To explore current and emerging therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial homeostasis.
  • To discuss the potential of mitochondrial biomarkers for early diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of genetic, biochemical, and cellular investigations.
  • Analysis of recent clinical research on mitochondrial interventions.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on mitochondrial pathways in neurodegenerative disorders.

Main Results:

  • Impaired electron transport chain activity and mitophagy are linked to early disease stages.
  • Reactive oxygen species overproduction and neuroinflammation exacerbate neuronal damage.
  • Interventions like antioxidants and gene therapy show potential for enhancing mitochondrial resilience.

Conclusions:

  • Preserving mitochondrial homeostasis is a key therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Developing reliable mitochondrial biomarkers is crucial for early detection.
  • Innovative strategies hold promise for delaying or halting neurodegenerative processes.