In labor&more, Stephan Nussberger explores the fascinating world of mitochondrial pore proteins - specialized structures that create essential channels in the mitochondrial outer membrane, critical for mitochondrial biogenesis. These "pores" play a vital role in regulating the transfer of unfolded proteins. The article examines the architecture of the TOM translocase system and highlights recent discoveries that deepen our understanding of mitochondrial functions.
Written in German, the full article can be accessed [here].