Figure 2: Targeting Mitochondrial Functions in Heart, Lung, and Blood (HLB) Health and Disease.
Mitochondria in multiple cell and organ types contribute to the pathogenesis of heart failure or its risk factors. A better understanding of basic mitochondrial biology including the multiplicity of functions played by mitochondria, their role in intra- and inter-cellular communication, and the relationship between mitochondrial genotype and phenotype is a high priority in developing mitochondria-based therapy. Other priority areas emphasized the need for improved tools and/or the development of new approaches for the study of mitochondrial function in humans and the development of strategies for the translation of basic observations to the clinic.