Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Mitochondrial bioenergetics is a research area that focuses on the study of the energy-producing processes that occur within mitochondria, which are organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used as a source of chemical energy. Research in mitochondrial bioenergetics aims to understand the mechanisms involved in ATP production, as well as the regulation of mitochondrial function and its role in various cellular processes. This research area is important for understanding how disruptions in mitochondrial bioenergetics can lead to diseases and disorders, such as metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging.