“…Most of mutations, linked with atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and aging, belong to genes of subunits of mitochondrial respiratory chain enzymes ( MT-ND1 , MT-ND2 , MT-ND5 , MT-ND6 , MT-CYTB ) [ 18 , 235 , 245 , 246 , 247 , 248 , 249 ]. The occurrence of such mutations can lead to energy deficiency in cells, for the reason of enzyme dysfunction [ 18 , 235 , 245 , 246 , 247 , 248 ]. This, in its turn, can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in cells and in the human organism.…”