Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Mitochondrial Cytopathy

Mitochondria is part of every cell in the body that contains genetic material.

Mitochondria has it’s own DNA, or blueprint, which is different than the nuclear DNA found in the cells’ nucleus.

Mitochondria are responsible for processing oxygen and converting substances from the foods we eat into energy for essential cell functions.

This energy is then transported to the cytoplasm of a cell for use in numerous cell functions.

Mitochondrial Cytopathy disease destroys this life source.

http://www.umdf.org/

3 comments:

Blessedw5mom said...

I see on the side of your blog that Nov. 8th will be one year since you lost Melissa. My heart and my prayers go out to you and your whole family. Its so difficult to miss those we love.

Smithlzac said...

I see on the side of your blog that Nov. 8th will be one year since you lost Melissa. My heart and my prayers go out to you and your whole family. Its so difficult to miss those we love.

Connolly said...

I see on the side of your blog that Nov. 8th will be one year since you lost Melissa. My heart and my prayers go out to you and your whole family. Its so difficult to miss those we love.