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Mitochondrial Dna

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a type of DNA that is only found in the mitochondria (the energy-producing organelles found in cells). It is especially important in cellular energy production processes. mtDNA is essential for the replication of mitochondrial DNA, which is essential for the production of energy through …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 16× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a type of DNA that is only found in the mitochondria (the energy-producing organelles found in cells). It is especially important in cellular energy production processes. mtDNA is essential for the replication of mitochondrial DNA, which is essential for the production of energy through cellular respiration. mtDNA is also involved in the production of proteins that regulate mitochondrial function. Due to its unique, non-nuclear structure, mtDNA is the ideal marker for tracing human ancestry and population relationships, as well as for early medical diagnosis for certain diseases. It is also used to detect genetic mutations associated with cancer and other diseases. mtDNA is a powerful and versatile tool for understanding the genetic diversity of human populations and species.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 16 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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