Our group is interested in molecular basics of energy transduction. We concentrate on mitochondrial energy dissipating systems (uncoupling proteins – UCPs, alternative oxidases – AOXs, mitochondrial potassium channels) and their role in mitochondria under physiological and pathological conditions. We study the activity of UCPs and AOXs in different eukaryotic organisms (from unicellular microorganisms to plants and mammals), the role of UCPs in inflammation and  circulatory diseases, mitochondrial potassium channels in cytoprotection, and changes in mitochondrial function due to endurance training.

Publication in PubMed

Our Team

  • Wiesława Jarmuszkiewicz

    Wiesława Jarmuszkiewicz

    Prof. PhD

    Cellular oxidative metabolism; regulation of activity and physiological role of mitochondrial energy-dissipating pathways, i.e., uncoupling proteins, alternative oxidases and potassium channels in various groups of eukaryotes; mitochondria and endurance training; mitochondria and endothelial cell dysfunction; Coenzyme Q and oxidative stress

    wiesiaj@amu.edu.pl
    61 829 58 81

  • Łukasz Gałgański

    Łukasz Gałgański

    Dr

    The role of mitochondrial proteins in response to carbon dioxide, endurance training and hypoxia; sensing and signalling of carbon dioxide in plants and animals.

    lukasz.galganski@amu.edu.pl

  • Grzegorz Figura

    Grzegorz Figura

    Dr

  • Karolina Dominiak

    Karolina Dominiak

    PhD Student

    The interplay between mitochondrial reactive oxygen species formation and Coenzyme Q reduction level

    karogr@amu.edu.pl
    829 58 76

  • Adrianna Budzińska

    Adrianna Budzińska

    PhD Student

    Mitochondrial dysfunction caused by bisphosphonates: the effect of Coenzyme Q deficiency

    adrianna.budzinska@amu.edu.pl

  • Krzysztof Wójcicki

    Krzysztof Wójcicki

    PhD Student

    Oxidative metabolism adaptation to Coenzyme Q deficiency in the brain: effect of statins

    krzysztof.wojcicki@amu.edu.pl