RAB1 proteins help recruit membrane-building vesicles to mitochondria during mitochondria-selective autophagy
Scientists have found a molecular process that starts to form protective coverings around damaged mitochondrial cells. These protective coverings, known as autophagic membranes, help repair or recycle the damaged mitochondria. The discovery is related to a cellular process called mitochondria-selective autophagy.
Why it's good news: It brings us closer to understanding how our bodies can repair and maintain their own energy-producing cells.
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