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Mitochondrial protein synthesis: Figuring the fundamentals, complexities and complications, of mammalian mitochondrial translation

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Lightowlers, Robert N., Rozanska, Agata, Chrzanowska-Lightowlers, Zofia M.·2014·FEBS Letters

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Mitochondrial protein synthesis is essential for all mammals, being responsible for providing key components of the oxidative phosphorylation complexes. Although only thirteen different polypeptides are made, the molecular details of this deceptively simple process remain incomplete. Central to this process is a non‐canonical ribosome, the mitoribosome, which has evolved to address its unique mandate. In this review, we integrate the current understanding of the molecular aspects of mitochondrial translation with recent advances in structural biology. We identify numerous key questions that we will need to answer if we are to increase our knowledge of the molecular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial protein synthesis.

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Authors
Lightowlers, R. N., Rozanska, A., & Chrzanowska-Lightowlers, Z. M.
Affiliations
Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research (GB)
Corresponding author
Lightowlers, Robert N.
Venue
FEBS Letters
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-06-06
Volume
588
Issue
15
Pages
2496-2503
ISSN
  • 0014-5793 (ISSN-L)
  • 1873-3468
OpenAlex
W2047658212
Cited by
70
References
134
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0.75
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • FEBS Letters (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Newcastle University ePrints (Newcastle Univesity) (cc-by)
Funders
The Wellcome Trust
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA modifications and cancer
Keywords
mitochondrial translation, mitochondrial ribosome, oxidative phosphorylation complexes, ribosome structure, mitochondrial ribosomal proteins
MeSH terms
RNA, Mitochondrial, Animals, Humans, Mitochondria, Ribosomal Proteins, Ribosomes, RNA, Protein Biosynthesis, Mitochondrial Proteins

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