| Literature DB >> 30184481 |
Kailash C Mangalhara1, Gerald S Shadel2.
Abstract
The vast majority of mitochondrial proteins are encoded by nuclear genes, giving the nucleus ultimate control of mitochondrial biogenesis, dynamics, and function. However, in this issue Kim et al. (2018) demonstrate a reversal of fortune, whereby an mtDNA-encoded peptide, MOTS-c, is targeted to the nucleus to signal changes in gene expression.Mesh:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30184481 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2018.08.017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Metab ISSN: 1550-4131 Impact factor: 27.287