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Mitochondrial fusion and fission in cell life and death

Westermann, Benedikt·2010·Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology

Abstract

Mitochondria are dynamic organelles that constantly fuse and divide. These processes (collectively termed mitochondrial dynamics) are important for mitochondrial inheritance and for the maintenance of mitochondrial functions. The core components of the evolutionarily conserved fusion and fission machineries have now been identified, and mechanistic studies have revealed the first secrets of the complex processes that govern fusion and fission of a double membrane-bound organelle. Mitochondrial dynamics was recently recognized as an important constituent of cellular quality control. Defects have detrimental consequences on bioenergetic supply and contribute to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. These findings open exciting new directions to explore mitochondrial biology.

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Authors
Westermann, B.
Affiliations
University of Bayreuth (DE)
Corresponding author
Westermann, Benedikt
Venue
Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
Published
2010-11-23
Volume
11
Issue
12
Pages
872-884
ISSN
  • 1471-0072 (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-0080
OpenAlex
W2032234589
Cited by
2,002
References
135
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.67
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • ERef Bayreuth (University of Bayreuth) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Cell death mechanisms and regulation
Keywords
mitochondrial fusion, mitochondrial fission, mitochondrial dynamics, mitochondrial inheritance, mitochondrial quality control, mitochondrial bioenergetics, neurodegenerative diseases
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Membrane Fusion, Mitochondria, Models, Biological, Cell Death, Cytokinesis, Cell Proliferation, Genes, Mitochondrial, Mitochondrial Membranes

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