Mitochondrion

Mitochondria problems and oxidative stress in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and ALS – An updated review

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Abstract

Mitochondrial dysfunction is an early pathogenic mechanism associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

  • Misfolded proteins in the central nervous system may induce oxidative damage, contributing to neurodegeneration.
  • Oxidative stress and reduced mitochondrial activity are linked to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.
  • Amyloid-ß and tau proteins are associated with mitochondrial malfunction, which may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
  • Huntington's disease is characterized by polyglutamine expansion, affecting mitochondrial function and leading to selective neurodegeneration.
  • Mitochondria play a crucial role in regulating energy utilization and calcium homeostasis in neurons, with dysfunction potentially preceding observable symptoms.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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