Mitochondrial dysfunction as a common precursor of ageing in sensory receptors

Hegge, Wendy (2021) Mitochondrial dysfunction as a common precursor of ageing in sensory receptors. Bachelor's Thesis, Biology.

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Abstract

The sensory system is a complex evolutionary and neurologically significant system, needed to maintain an environment suitable to survive most optimally. During the process of ageing, many mammalian species suffer from deteriorating senses, decreasing the quality of life and increasing the potential of obtaining harmful damage. The sensory system is divided in four primary receptor classes, which in this review have been widely explored to obtain and present the known age-related effects, deficiencies and health innovations. The reviewed literature suggests a widespread correlation between mitochondrial dysfunction and old age among the four primary classes of sensory system receptor cells, which may suggest health organizations to develop successful membrane potential-targeted innovations in the future, thereby improving the senses and thereby quality of life of elderly.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor's Thesis)
Supervisor name:	Zee, E.A. van der
Degree programme:	Biology
Thesis type:	Bachelor's Thesis
Language:	English
Date Deposited:	09 Aug 2021 15:58
Last Modified:	09 Aug 2021 15:58
URI:	https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/25609

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