Download or read book Mitochondrial Case Studies written by Russell Saneto and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitochondrial Case Studies: Underlying Mechanisms and Diagnosis offers the science behind mitochondrial disease with a case studies approach. Since mitochondrial diseases are diverse and influenced by genetic, environmental, and social-economic factors, this publication will help students, physicians, scientists, health care students, and families recognize and accurately diagnose mitochondrial disease and learn about potential treatments. Reviews case studies as a helpful teaching tool to increase awareness and improve diagnosis Provides information on underlying mechanisms of mitochondrial disease Includes basic mitochondrial dysfunction research through patient case studies to best illustrate the entire disease process