AKI drug rescue mitochondria (IMAGE)

University of Utah Health

AKI drug rescue mitochondria

Caption

Electron microscope image of mitochondria treated with a drug that prevents AKI. Even under severe kidney stress, the mitochondria are appropriately long and skinny and are functional.

Credit

Rebekah Nicholson and Linda Nikolova

Usage Restrictions

Use with credit

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.