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