Understanding the molecular mechanism of protein translocation across the mitochondrial inner membrane: Still a long way to go

Milit Marom, Abdussalam Azem*, Dejana Mokranjac

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Abstract

In order to reach the final place of their function, approximately half of the proteins in any eukaryotic cell have to be transported across or into one of the membranes in the cell. In this article, we present an overview of our current knowledge concerning the structural properties of the TIM23 complex and their relationship with the molecular mechanism of protein transport across the mitochondrial inner membrane. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Protein translocation across or insertion into membranes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)990-1001
Number of pages12
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes
Volume1808
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2011

Funding

FundersFunder number
German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development1012/08
Israel Science FoundationISF 452/09, SFB 594, B18

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