Chapter 4. On the Network Properties of Mitochondria
- Prof. Valdur Saks2,3,4
Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch4
Copyright © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life
Additional Information
How to Cite
Aon, M. A., Cortassa, S. and O'Rourke, B. (2007) On the Network Properties of Mitochondria, in Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life (ed V. Saks), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch4
Editor Information
- 2
J. Fourier University, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, 2280 rue de la Piscine, 38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- 3
Université Joseph Fourier, Bioénergétique Fondamentale et Appliquée, INSERM U884, BP 53X, 38041 Grenoble Cedex, France
- 4
National Institute of Chemical and Biological Physics, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
- Published Print: 19 SEP 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527317875
Online ISBN: 9783527621095
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Keywords:
- molecular system bioenergetics;
- biological oxidation;
- organization;
- dynamics;
- cellular energetics;
- network properties mitochondria;
- mitochondrial morphodynamics;
- inner membrane ion channels;
- outer membrane ion channels;
- mitochondrial network dynamics;
- intracellular signaling
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Abstract
Introduction
Conceptual Issues About Networks
The Study of (Sub)Cellular Networks and the Emerging View of Cells as Dynamic Mass Energy Information Networks
Mitochondrial Morphodynamics
The Key Role of Inner and Outer Membrane Ion Channels on Mitochondrial Network Dynamics
Mitochondrial Network Behavior Associated with Intracellular Signaling
Mitochondria as Intracellular Timekeepers
Mitochondria as a Network of Coupled Oscillators
Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Synchronization
Mitochondrial Network Collapse and Scaling: A Cascade of Failures from the Bottom Up
Discussion
What Is the Contribution of the Network View of Mitochondrial Function?
Why a Network View of Mitochondria May Contribute to Understanding Aging and Illness
Concluding Remarks
References