Cells, Vol. 7, Pages 1: Intra- and Intercellular Quality Control Mechanisms of Mitochondria

Cells, Vol. 7, Pages 1: Intra- and Intercellular Quality Control Mechanisms of Mitochondria

Cells doi: 10.3390/cells7010001

Authors: Yoshimitsu Kiriyama Hiromi Nochi

Mitochondria function to generate ATP and also play important roles in cellular homeostasis, signaling, apoptosis, autophagy, and metabolism. The loss of mitochondrial function results in cell death and various types of diseases. Therefore, quality control of mitochondria via intra- and intercellular pathways is crucial. Intracellular quality control consists of biogenesis, fusion and fission, and degradation of mitochondria in the cell, whereas intercellular quality control involves tunneling nanotubes and extracellular vesicles. In this review, we outline the current knowledge on the intra- and intercellular quality control mechanisms of mitochondria.

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