The World Mitochondria Society (WMS) is preparing for its annual Targeting Mitochondria 2024 conference, which will focus on innovative strategies to "charge" cells by supplying them with extra mitochondria to enhance cellular function and combat diseases. The Scientific Board of WMS has emphasized the urgent need to discover the most effective methods for delivering mitochondria to cells, potentially transforming treatments for a variety of conditions driven by mitochondrial dysfunction. "The challenge we face is finding efficient methods to provide cells with healthy mitochondria, enabling them to produce energy more effectively and regulate vital signaling pathways," stated Volkmar Weissig (Midwestern University, USA) and Marvin Edeas (Université Paris Cité, France), from the Scientific Board of WMS .
"This strategy holds immense promise for revolutionizing therapies aimed at addressing mitochondrial dysfunctions, which are implicated in autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, infections, and aging-related conditions." The upcoming conference will feature world-leading experts who will discuss advancements in mitochondrial transfer, focusing on the most promising techniques for enhancing cellular energy and supporting regeneration in damaged tissues and organs. Dr.
Yong Zhao: Transformative approaches to mitochondrial dysfunction A highlight of the last session will be the presentation by Dr. Yong Zhao from Throne Biotechnologies, USA, who has develop.