Abstract
Herein, we review evidence that targeting mitochondrial dysfunction with ‘mitoceuticals’ is an effective neuroprotective strategy following neurotrauma, and that isolated exogenous mitochondria can be effectively transplanted into host spinal cord parenchyma to increase overall cellular metabolism. We further discuss control measures to ensure greatest potential for mitochondrial transfer, notably using erodible thermogelling hydrogels to deliver respiratory competent mitochondria to the injured spinal cord.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-14 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Mitochondrion |
Volume | 68 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2023 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Bioenergetics
- Hydrogel
- Metabolism
- Mitochondria
- Oxidative phosphorylation
- Spinal cord
- Transplantation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology