Mitochondrial Function and Signaling to Regulate Cellular Life

Abstract

Mitochondria are essential organelles found in nearly all eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing the energy that drives cellular processes. In recent years, researchers have discovered that mitochondria are also involved in a wide range of cellular signaling pathways. As such, unravelling the function and signaling of mitochondria is critical to understanding cellular life. This special issue, entitled “Mitochondrial Function and Signaling to Regulate Cellular Life,” brings together a collection of 7 scientific papers focused and 3 reviews on the latest research into mitochondria and their role in cellular function. The papers in this issue cover a wide range of topics, from the role of mitochondria in metabolic regulation to the impact of mitochondrial dysfunction on aging and disease.