Membrane protein import in yeast mitochondria

Tokatlidis, K. , Vial, S., Luciano, P., Vergnolle, M. and Clémence, S. (2000) Membrane protein import in yeast mitochondria. Biochemical Society Transactions, 28(4), pp. 495-499. (doi: 10.1042/0300-5127:0280495)

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Abstract

The protein import pathway that targets proteins to the mitochondrial matrix has been extensively characterized in the past 15 years. Variations of this import pathway account for the sorting of proteins to other compartments as well, but the insertion of integral inner membrane proteins lacking a presequence is mediated by distinct translocation machinery. This consists of a complex of Tim9 and Tim10, two homologous, Zn2+-binding proteins that chaperone the passage of the hydrophobic precursor across the aqueous inter-membrane space. The precursor is then targeted to another, inner-membrane-bound, complex of at least five subunits that facilitates insertion. Biochemical and genetic experiments have identified the key components of this process; we are now starting to understand the molecular mechanism. This review highlights recent advances in this new membrane protein insertion pathway.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Tokatlidis, Professor Kostas
Authors: Tokatlidis, K., Vial, S., Luciano, P., Vergnolle, M., and Clémence, S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
Journal Name:Biochemical Society Transactions
ISSN:0300-5127

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