Open AccessPolyethylene Glycol Protects Injured Neuronal Mitochondria
Author(s) -
Haiping Chen,
Eamon D. Quick,
Gary Leung,
Kristin Hamann,
Yan Fu,
JiXin Cheng,
Riyi Shi
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pathobiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.941
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1423-0291
pISSN - 1015-2008
DOI - 10.1159/000209389
Subject(s) - mitochondrion , peg ratio , cytosol , polyethylene glycol , chemistry , inner mitochondrial membrane , cytoprotection , biophysics , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemistry , oxidative stress , biology , finance , economics , enzyme
Polyethylene glycol (PEG), a hydrophilic polymer, can immediately repair neuronal membranes and inhibit free radical production following trauma. The aim of this study is to examine whether PEG can directly repair mitochondria in the event of trauma.
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