Browsing Honors College by Subject "Mitochondria"
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THE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN SODIUM CONCENTRATIONS ON MITOCHONDRIA
(2015-05-01)Atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, is the major cause of stroke, peripheral artery disease and heart attack. . Overproduction of superoxide anions in mitochondria can give rise to atherosclerosis. Superoxide anions ... -
IMPACT OF STATIN THERAPY ON CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS (VO2PEAK)
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)As the third most common prescription in the US, statins are the primary prescription for patients with hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders. In addition to its primary use, the American College ... -
The Role of Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation and Acquisition of a Cardiac Phenotype
(East Carolina University, 2013)Introduction: With an increased understanding of myocardial infarction, human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) transplantation therapies have shown promising results as a possible treatment for heart failure. However, little ... -
Statin Therapy and Its Impact on Muscle Mitochondrial Function
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)In the United States there are more than 40 million Americans that treat or prevent hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the use of statins. There is now a growing out opinion that there should be a more ...