Pathology Definition -Which mitochondrial changes are irreversible?
Which mitochondrial changes are irreversible?
Swelling of mitochondria represents a reversible change. Irreversible changes include the
following:
& Rupture of double membrane
& Fragmentation
& Myelin figures (concentric curling up of damaged membranes)
& Calcification
Damaged mitochondria are taken up into autophagosomes and digested
Swelling of mitochondria represents a reversible change. Irreversible changes include the
following:
& Rupture of double membrane
& Fragmentation
& Myelin figures (concentric curling up of damaged membranes)
& Calcification
Damaged mitochondria are taken up into autophagosomes and digested