Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Feb 1999
Review[Cellular energy metabolism: physiologic and pathologic aspects].
Cellular homeostasis requires permanent energy production and consumption. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the major energy component for the cell. Its synthesis occurs mainly in mitochondria where the oxidative phosphorylations realise the coupling between oxygen consumption and phosphorylation of adenosine diphosphate. ⋯ Such effects could be associated with toxic effects of these molecules. NMR or near-infrared spectroscopy are non invasive techniques for monitoring energetic metabolism in vivo. Clinical applications are developed for analysing brain, muscle or cardiac function in physiological and pathological conditions.