Cells | Papers and Special Issues on Mitochondria
We are delighted to share a collection of papers on mitochondria published in our journal Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409). These articles cover a range of critical topics, including the development of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other disorders.
In addition, we would like to highlight several Special Issues related to this topic that are currently open for submission.
1. “Phosphorylations and Acetylations of Cytochrome c Control Mitochondrial Respiration, Mitochondrial Membrane Potential, Energy, ROS, and Apoptosis”
by Paul T. Morse, Tasnim Arroum, Junmei Wan, Lucynda Pham, Asmita Vaishnav, Jamie Bell, Lauren Pavelich, Moh H. Malek, Thomas H. Sanderson, Brian F.P. Edwards et al.
Cells 2024, 13(6), 493; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13060493
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/6/493
2. “Cellular Senescence, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Their Link to Cardiovascular Disease”
by Maria Camacho-Encina, Laura K. Booth, Rachael E. Redgrave, Omowumi Folaranmi, Ioakim Spyridopoulos and Gavin D. Richardson
Cells 2024, 13(4), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13040353
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/4/353
3. “Mitochondrial Permeability Transition, Cell Death and Neurodegeneration”
by Artyom Y. Baev, Andrey Y. Vinokurov, Elena V. Potapova, Andrey V. Dunaev, Plamena R. Angelova and Andrey Y. Abramov
Cells 2024, 13(7), 648; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13070648
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/7/648
4. “The Role of Cardiolipin in Mitochondrial Function and Neurodegenerative Diseases”
by José M. Fuentes and Patricia Morcillo
Cells 2024, 13(7), 609; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13070609
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/7/609
5. “Mitochondrial Dysfunction: The Silent Catalyst of Kidney Disease Progression”
by Nikola Pavlović, Marinela Križanac, Marko Kumrić, Katarina Vukojević and Joško Božić
Cells 2025, 14(11), 794; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14110794
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/11/794
6. “REDOX Imbalance and Oxidative Stress in the Intervertebral Disc: The Effect of Mechanical Stress and Cigarette Smoking on ER Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction”
by Hui Li, Joshua Kelley, Yiqing Ye, Zhi-Wei Ye, Danyelle M. Townsend, Jie Zhang and Yongren Wu
Cells 2025, 14(8), 613; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14080613
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/8/613
7. “Thyroid Hormones and Brain Development: A Focus on the Role of Mitochondria as Regulators of Developmental Time”
by Filip Vujovic and Ramin M Farahani
Cells 2025, 14(3), 150; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14030150
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/3/150
8. “β-Cell Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Underlying Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Strategies”
by Radwan Darwish, Yasmine Alcibahy, Ghena Abu-Sharia and Alexandra E. Butler
Cells 2025, 14(23), 1861; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14231861
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/23/1861
9. “Steroidogenesis Upregulation through Mitochondria-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Membranes and Mitochondrial Dynamics in Rat Testes: The Role of D-Aspartate”
by Debora Latino, Massimo Venditti, Sara Falvo, Giulia Grillo, Alessandra Santillo, Imed Messaoudi, Mariem Ben Rhouma, Sergio Minucci, Gabriella Chieffi Baccari and Maria Maddalena Di Fiore
Cells 2024, 13(6), 523; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13060523
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/6/523
10. “Breast Cancer: Mitochondria-Centered Metabolic Alterations in Tumor and Associated Adipose Tissue”
by Tamara Zakic, Andjelika Kalezic, Zorka Drvendzija, Mirjana Udicki, Tatjana Ivkovic Kapicl, Biljana Srdic Galic, Aleksandra Korac, Aleksandra Jankovic and Bato Korac
Cells 2024, 13(2), 155; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13020155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/2/155
11. “Cannabidiol Disrupts Mitochondrial Respiration and Metabolism and Dysregulates Trophoblast Cell Differentiation”
by Tina Podinic, Louise Limoges, Cristina Monaco, Andie MacAndrew, Mahek Minhas, Joshua Nederveen and Sandeep Raha
Cells 2024, 13(6), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13060486
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/6/486
12. “810-nm Photobiomodulation Evokes Glutamate Release in Normal and Rotenone-Dysfunctional Cortical Nerve Terminals by Modulating Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism”
by Silvia Ravera, Elisa Farsetti, Guido Maura, Manuela Marcoli, Matteo Bozzo, Chiara Cervetto and Andrea Amaroli
Cells 2025, 14(2), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14020067
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/2/67
13. “Twist-Induced Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition Confers Specific Metabolic and Mitochondrial Alterations”
by Haleigh N. Parker, Kayla L. Haberman, Tolulope Ojo, Juli Watkins, Adhwaitha Nambiar, Kayla Morales, Bernd Zechmann and Joseph H. Taube
Cells 2025, 14(2), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14020080
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/2/80
14. “Neuroprotection by Mitochondrial NAD Against Glutamate-Induced Excitotoxicity”
by Bruna S. Paiva, Diogo Neves, Diogo Tomé, Filipa J. Costa, Inês C. Bruno, Diogo Trigo, Raquel M. Silva and Ramiro D. Almeida
Cells 2025, 14(8), 582; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14080582
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/8/582
15. “Early Synapse-Specific Alterations of Photoreceptor Mitochondria in the EAE Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis”
by Dalia R. Ibrahim, Karin Schwarz, Shweta Suiwal, Sofia Maragkou and Frank Schmitz
Cells 2025, 14(3), 206; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14030206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/3/206
Relevant Special Issues:
“Mitochondria at the Crossroad of Health and Disease—Second Edition”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Nickolay Brustovetsky
Deadline for manuscript submission: 20 July 2026
“Mitochondria in Cancer Immune Evasion and Immunotherapy”
Guest Editors: Dr. Loredana Moro and Dr. Flora Guerra
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 July 2026
“Stress Signaling and Cell Fate Determination: The Role of Mitochondria”
Guest Editors: Dr. Daniel Maddison and Dr. Bilal Malik
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 September 2026
