Mitochondrial protein complexes: A single amino acid can jeopardize their stability

A study led by Drs. Nora Vögtle and Pitter Huesgen has found that removing a single amino acid can destabilize protein complexes within mitochondria. This precise trimming is carried out by an enzyme, highlighting a critical mechanism for maintaining mitochondrial protein balance.

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• Phys.org — Mitochondrial protein complexes: A single amino acid can jeopardize their stability

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