The Importance of Mitochondrial DNA in Cancer

Sezen GÜNTEKİN ERGÜNa
aHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, Ankara, Türkiye

Güntekin Ergün S. The importance of mitochondrial DNA in cancer. In: Yar Sağlam AS, ed. Innovative Approaches in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2024. p.13-7.

Makale Dili: EN

ABSTRACT
Mitochondria play important roles in mechanisms such as metabolism, oxidative stress, apoptosis and cell survival. Many studies have been conducted on the role of mitochondria in the formation and progression of cancer. However, there are still unknown aspects of this relationship. In this study, the relationship between mitochondria and cancer is presented from a general perspective.

Keywords: Cancer; DNA, mitochondrial

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