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Pedro Maciel1, Caroline Barbalho Lamas2, Adriano Cressoni Araújo1,3

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília (UNIMAR), Avenida Higino Muzzi Filho, 1001, Marília 17525-902, São Paulo, Brazil.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|May 27, 2026
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Mitochondrial dysfunction impairs cognitive function and is linked to neurodegenerative diseases. Physical exercise can counteract this by improving mitochondrial health and reducing oxidative stress.

Keywords:
cognitive impairmentinflammationmitochondrial dysfunctionoxidative stressphysical activity

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Mitochondrial dysfunction significantly contributes to cognitive impairment by affecting neuronal energy metabolism and function.
  • Impaired mitochondrial dynamics, oxidative phosphorylation, and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) are implicated in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction is closely linked to oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in the central nervous system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in cognitive impairment.
  • To evaluate physical exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention for mitigating mitochondrial dysfunction.
  • To review the impact of exercise on neuronal health and cognitive function.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on mitochondrial dysfunction and cognitive impairment.
  • Analysis of studies investigating the effects of physical exercise on mitochondrial biogenesis and function.
  • Examination of exercise-induced changes in oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurotrophic factor release.

Main Results:

  • Physical exercise promotes mitochondrial biogenesis via the AMPK/PGC-1α pathway, enhancing oxidative metabolism and efficiency.
  • Exercise effectively reduces oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.
  • Exercise stimulates the release of neurotrophic factors like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), supporting neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining mitochondrial integrity is crucial for preserving cognitive function.
  • Physical exercise is a promising strategy to combat mitochondrial dysfunction and potentially delay neurodegenerative disease progression.
  • Exercise offers a non-pharmacological approach to enhance neuronal resilience and cognitive health through improved mitochondrial function.