Understanding D-Ribose and Mitochondrial Function

Mitochondria are important organelles referred to as cellular powerhouses for their unique properties of cellular energy production. With many pathologic conditions and aging, mitochondrial function declines, and there is a reduction in the production of adenosine triphosphate. The energy carrying m...

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Published in:Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine 2018-01, Vol.6 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Mahoney, Diane E, Hiebert, John B, Thimmesch, Amanda, Pierce, John T, Vacek, James L, Clancy, Richard L, Sauer, Andrew J, Pierce, Janet D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
ATP
D-Ribose
Energy
Glucose metabolism
Mitochondria
Mitochondrial DNA
Organelles
Pentose phosphate pathway
Respiration
Ribose
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Summary:Mitochondria are important organelles referred to as cellular powerhouses for their unique properties of cellular energy production. With many pathologic conditions and aging, mitochondrial function declines, and there is a reduction in the production of adenosine triphosphate. The energy carrying molecule generated by cellular respiration and by pentose phosphate pathway, an alternative pathway of glucose metabolism. D-ribose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide found in the cells and particularly in the mitochondria is essential in energy production. Without sufficient energy, cells cannot maintain integrity and function. Supplemental D-ribose has been shown to improve cellular processes when there is mitochondrial dysfunction. When individuals take supplemental D-ribose, it can bypass part of the pentose pathway to produce D-ribose-5-phosphate for the production of energy. In this article, we review how energy is produced by cellular respiration, the pentose pathway, and the use of supplemental D-ribose.
ISSN:2203-1413
2203-1413
DOI:10.7575/aiac.abcmed.v.6n.1p.1