Chapter 39

Pharmacological Activation of Mitochondrial Biogenesis for the Treatment of Various Pathologies

Whitney S. Gibbs

Whitney S. Gibbs

Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

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Natalie E. Scholpa

Natalie E. Scholpa

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

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Craig C. Beeson

Craig C. Beeson

Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, College of Graduate Studies, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA

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Rick G. Schnellmann

Rick G. Schnellmann

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson, AZ, USA

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First published: 23 February 2018
Citations: 2

Summary

Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key pathophysiological mediator in a variety of disease states, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, neurodegeneration, and acute organ injury. Pharmacological activation of mitochondrial biogenesis enhances mitochondrial content and oxidative metabolism and improves organ function in conditions involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Due to the complexity of signaling cascades and transcriptional complexes that promote the assembly and function of mitochondria, identification of specific activators of mitochondrial biogenesis is limited. This chapter provides rationale for mitochondrial biogenesis as a therapeutic strategy, discusses the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in acute and chronic disease, and outlines the current state of pharmacological activators of mitochondrial biogenesis and their effects on disease outcomes.

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