First World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria, Berlin, Germany
18 November 2010 - 18 November 2010
Germany
The First World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria will be held from 18 to 19 November 2010 in Berlin, Germany.
Mitochondria are ubiquitous organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Their primary function is to generate energy supplies in the form of Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP). They play a critical role in aging and development, making them an attractive target for drug and antioxidant-delivery strategies. Mitochondrial dysfunctions are associated with a range of pathologies such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, migraine and infertility.
Research has increasingly focused on how to target mitochondria with bioactive molecules, drugs or nutrients in order to treat and prevent pathologies and chronic diseases.
The event will highlight the issues surrounding mitochondrial use as a target of contemporary medical research. It also aims to highlight potential mitochondrial applications and strategies in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases and pathologies.
The conference will be organised in four sessions. These sessions are mitochondrial dysfunctions in chronic diseases: recent advances and conclusions; mitochondria in practice: methods and instruments; strategies to target mitochondria, and targeting mitochondria: recent clinical and therapeutics studies.For further information, please visit: http://www.targeting-mitochondria.com/(opens in new window)
Mitochondria are ubiquitous organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Their primary function is to generate energy supplies in the form of Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP). They play a critical role in aging and development, making them an attractive target for drug and antioxidant-delivery strategies. Mitochondrial dysfunctions are associated with a range of pathologies such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, migraine and infertility.
Research has increasingly focused on how to target mitochondria with bioactive molecules, drugs or nutrients in order to treat and prevent pathologies and chronic diseases.
The event will highlight the issues surrounding mitochondrial use as a target of contemporary medical research. It also aims to highlight potential mitochondrial applications and strategies in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases and pathologies.
The conference will be organised in four sessions. These sessions are mitochondrial dysfunctions in chronic diseases: recent advances and conclusions; mitochondria in practice: methods and instruments; strategies to target mitochondria, and targeting mitochondria: recent clinical and therapeutics studies.For further information, please visit: http://www.targeting-mitochondria.com/(opens in new window)