Horizontal Transfer of Mitochondria: an Unknown Superpower

A driver of stem cell therapy for acute lung injury, other inflammatory diseases and probably Covid-19, enhancing cellular bioenergetics, antimicrobial activity and improving organ function

By João Ferreira

Mitochondria

We all know that mitochondria regulate cellular homeostasis by controlling energy production, calcium signaling, cell metabolism and apoptosis.

We all know that, according to the endosymbiotic theory, mitochondria are derived from eubacteria that engaged in a symbiotic relationship with primitive host cells, and for this reaso…