Mitochondrial Studies $$ Save Trillions$$
From: Chuck Darling
May 28, 2025
Many of our intractable diseases
are related to the proper functioning
of our MITOCHONDRIA.
If we can learn to keep them healthy,
we'll have a healthy population,
and we'll save. $TRILLIONS
on Health Care Costs.
This could BALANCE our BUDGET !
They make respiration possible.
We can't live without them.
Certain viruses affect the mitochondria.
Influenza...
Covid-19...! (Long COVID)
Mitoviruses infect the mitochondria.
of plants.
Fungi, and yeast can become infected
Candida can be infected.
I think COVID infection of gut microbiota
are responsible for Long COVID.
Constant reinfection... Constant immune response...
Covid-19 can infect your mitochondria
Resulting in fatigue, and neurodegenerative problems.
We have to keep our mitoçhondria healthy...!
As with our Gut Microbiome, we are not alone !
There are hundreds of Mitochondria (bacteria)
in each of our cells.
Mitochondria produce nitric oxide (NO) through a Ca2+-sensitive mitochondrial NO synthase (mtNOS). The NO produced by mtNOS regulates mitochondrial oxygen consumption and transmembrane potential via a reversible reaction with cytochrome c oxidase.
Keywords: mitochondria, mitochondria quality control, mitochondrial dynamics, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, stem cell, tunneling nanotube
The body makes NO from L-Arginine:
Mitochondrial viruses, or mitoviruses, are a unique type of virus that infects and replicates within the mitochondria, the cell's powerhouses. Unlike most viruses that replicate in the nucleus or cytoplasm, mitoviruses are RNA viruses that reside and reproduce within the mitochondria. They've been discovered in fungi like the Dutch elm disease fungus and in various plant species.
Here's a more detailed look:
Key Characteristics of Mitoviruses:
Capsidless:
Unlike many viruses, mitoviruses lack a protein coat (capsid).
Replication in Mitochondria:
They replicate solely within the mitochondria, relying on the organelle's machinery for replication.
RNA Viruses:
Mitoviruses are RNA viruses, meaning their genetic material is RNA, not DNA.
Found in Fungi and Plants:
Mitoviruses have been identified in several fungi, including those causing Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight, as well as in various plant species.
How Viruses Manipulate Mitochondria:
While mitoviruses are a specific type, other viruses also interact with and manipulate mitochondria. Viruses can:
Disrupt Mitochondrial Function:
Some viruses alter mitochondrial dynamics, impacting energy production, apoptosis, and immune responses.
Hijack Mitochondrial Machinery:
Viruses can utilize mitochondrial components to enhance their replication and survival.
Evade Host Immune Responses:
Some viruses manipulate mitochondrial processes to suppress antiviral signaling pathways.
Cause Mitochondrial DNA Damage:
Certain viruses can induce damage to mitochondrial DNA, potentially leading to long-term effects.
Examples of Viruses and Mitochondrial Interactions:
SARS-CoV-2:
The virus that causes COVID-19 has been shown to alter mitochondrial function and dynamics, impacting the host's immune response and overall health.
Other Viruses:
Influenza, herpes simplex, and HIV also interact with mitochondria, some by disrupting their function and others by hijacking their resources.
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