Determinants and outcomes of mitochondrial dynamics

Mitochondria are not only central organelles in metabolism and energy conversion but are also platforms for cellular signaling cascades. Classically, the shape and ultrastructure of mitochondria were depicted as static. The discovery of morphological transitions during cell death and of conserved genes controlling mitochondrial fusion and fission contributed to establishing the concept that mitochondrial morphology and ultrastructure are dynamically regulated by mitochondria-shaping proteins. These finely tuned, dynamic changes in mitochondrial shape can in turn control mitochondrial function, and their alterations in human diseases suggest that this space can be explored for drug discovery. Here, we review…

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  Muscular Dystrophy Association
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  Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
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  Fondation Leducq

  Award: TNE15004
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  Instituo Cajal
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  Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca

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  Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca sul Cancro

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  Servier
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  Agencia Estatal de Investigación