
As mitochondrial science advances, MitoAction and MitoCanada are working together to ensure that patient voices remain at the forefront.
Our new article, “Understanding Mitochondrial Transplantation: A New Frontier in Treating Mitochondrial Dysfunction,” introduces this emerging field and previews topics that was explored at the Mitochondrial Transplantation and Next Generation Therapeutics conference, which was held April 2025 in Long Island, New York.
MitoAction and MitoCanada are committed to ensuring patients and caregivers are represented as this research progresses. Representatives from both organizations attended the conference and brought forward questions from the community.
Article: Understanding Mitochondrial Transplantation: A New Frontier in Treating Mitochondrial Dysfunction
In the last ten years or so, scientists have discovered, through in vitro (test tubes and culture dishes) and in vivo (within living organisms) studies, that mitochondria can be transferred from one cell to another, one tissue to another, and from one animal to another. Researchers hope to apply these methods for both primary mitochondrial disease and acquired mitochondrial dysfunctions in diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia, including Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease.
Although far from ready for large-scale human use, mitochondrial transplantation still requires significant research and testing, but holds great promise in providing a viable therapy option for many, including primary mitochondrial disease patients.