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Mitochondrial Activation and Therapeutics: Innovations in Cell- and Organelle-Specific Medicine
Itsumi Sato1, Masahiro Shiraishi1, Kaede Norota2
1Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University.
Abstract:
Mitochondria are essential for cellular functions, including ATP production, calcium homeostasis, oxidative stress regulation, and apoptosis. Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with a variety of diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, skeletal muscle diseases, and mitochondrial diseases. This review explores the latest mitochondrial-targeted therapeutic approaches across the following key perspectives: (1) technological innovations in mitochondrial transplantation, focusing on tunnel nanotubes and extracellular vesicles; (2) the role of mitochondria in skeletal muscle diseases and therapeutic activation strategies; (3) advances in mitochondrial enhancement techniques within cell therapy, particularly in pediatric applications; and (4) the latest treatment modalities for mitochondrial diseases, such as gene and cell therapies. Taken together, these strategies demonstrate the transformative potential of mitochondrial targeting in cell- and organelle-specific medicine. Additionally, the MITO-Porter system is highlighted as an innovative drug delivery platform contributing to these advances.
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