Mitochondrial Damage and Free Radicals,
– Damaged mitochondria release free radicals (reactive O2 species).
– These toxic compounds which harm tissues, including DNA, are byproducts of mitochondrial dysfunction.
Genetic Mutations as Downstream Effect,
– Genetic mutations observed in cancer cells are a consequence of dysfunctional mitochondria.
– Mitochondrial damage initiates a cascade leading to DNA damage and subsequent mutations.
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