Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A Basic Mechanism in Inflammation-Related Non-Communicable Diseases and Therapeutic Opportunities

• Main Authors: Anna Hernández-Aguilera (Author), Anna Rull (Author), Esther Rodríguez-Gallego (Author), Marta Riera-Borrull (Author), Fedra Luciano-Mateo (Author), Jordi Camps (Author), Javier A. Menéndez (Author), Jorge Joven (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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