Many studies reported that the number of mitochondria differs from one cell type to another according to the energy needed. But, I can't find a clear answer about the difference in mitochondria themselves including structure, composition, mtDNA,...etc. I'm not sure if there is a more deep difference between them or not.
In other words, if mitochondria from any organ are transferred to another, can they do their work as original mitochondria regardless of the origin?
Can anyone help me with an answer?
Many thanks.
Mitochondria behave differently according to the cell type it resides. So, on the basis of structural and functional units, the mitochondria are similar.
But their amplitute of function and structure, either short or long....depends on the cell type it resides...
Dear Nourhan S. Elkholy
your question is directed more towards mitochondrial transplantation and I think you might find some answers in these articles which discuss the efficacy of such a therapeutic strategy
Article Mitochondrial transplantation-a possible therapeutic for mit...
Article Mitochondrial transplantation therapy for ischemia reperfusi...
Best wishes
Shambhabi
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