Does Mitochondrial Size or Number Play a Role in Metabolic Syndrome?

authors:

avatar James P Hardwick 1 , *

Department of Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeast Medical University (NEOMED), Rootstown, USA
Gene, Cell and Tissue: Vol.1, issue 2; e21227
published online: July 26, 2014
article type: Letter
received: June 17, 2014
accepted: June 21, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17795/gct-21227

how to cite: P Hardwick J. Does Mitochondrial Size or Number Play a Role in Metabolic Syndrome?. Gene Cell Tissue. 2014;1(2):e21227. https://doi.org/10.17795/gct-21227.

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