Mitochondria as a Potential Regulator of Myogenesis
Joint Authors
Wagatsuma, Akira
Sakuma, Kunihiro
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Recent studies have shown that mitochondria play a role in the regulation of myogenesis.
Indeed, the abundance, morphology, and functional properties of mitochondria become altered when the myoblasts differentiate into myotubes.
For example, mitochondrial mass/volume, mtDNA copy number, and mitochondrial respiration are markedly increased after the onset of myogenic differentiation.
Besides, mitochondrial enzyme activity is also increased, suggesting that the metabolic shift from glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation as the major energy source occurs during myogenic differentiation.
Several lines of evidence suggest that impairment of mitochondrial function and activity blocks myogenic differentiation.
However, yet little is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of myogenesis by mitochondria.
Understanding how mitochondria are involved in myogenesis will provide a valuable insight into the underlying mechanisms that regulate the maintenance of cellular homeostasis.
Here, we will summarize the current knowledge regarding the role of mitochondria as a potential regulator of myogenesis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wagatsuma, Akira& Sakuma, Kunihiro. 2013. Mitochondria as a Potential Regulator of Myogenesis. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012567
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wagatsuma, Akira& Sakuma, Kunihiro. Mitochondria as a Potential Regulator of Myogenesis. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012567
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wagatsuma, Akira& Sakuma, Kunihiro. Mitochondria as a Potential Regulator of Myogenesis. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012567
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1012567