Chapter 5. Structural Organization and Dynamics of Mitochondria in the Cells in Vivo
- Prof. Valdur Saks2,3,4
Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch5
Copyright © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title

Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life
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How to Cite
Kuznetsov, A. V. (2007) Structural Organization and Dynamics of Mitochondria in the Cells in Vivo, in Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life (ed V. Saks), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch5
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;
- mitochondria in cells in vivo;
- mitochondrial morphology;
- mitochondrial movement;
- motility
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Abstract
Introduction
Intracellular Organization of Mitochondria
Multiple Functions of Mitochondria in the Cells in Vivo
Analysis of Mitochondrial Dynamics and Intracellular Organization in Vivo: Confocal Fluorescent Microscopy
Mitochondrial Clusters and Subpopulations, Mitochondrial Heterogeneity, and their Physiological and Pathophysiological Roles
Mitochondria as Discrete Units in Highly Differentiated Cells Versus the Mitochondrial Interconnected Network
Role of Mitochondrial Interactions with Other Intracellular Structures for Regulating Mitochondrial and Cellular Function
Tissue and Cell-type Specificity of Mitochondrial Intracellular Organization and Dynamics
Mitochondrial Dynamics: Regulation of Mitochondrial Morphology
Mitochondrial Shape Proteins
Mitochondrial Fusion and Fission
Mitochondrial Fragmentation During Apoptosis
Apoptotic Control and Mitochondrial Dynamics
The Importance of Spatial Mitochondrial Organization for Mediating Lethal Ca2+ Waves
Mitochondrial Dynamics: Mitochondrial Movement (Motility) in the Cell
Key Role of the Cytoskeleton and Specific Motor and Connector Proteins for Mitochondrial Movement
Motility of Mitochondria in Neurons
Concluding Remarks
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