Abstract

Mitochondrial dysfunction causes cellular damage and is linked to numerous pathological conditions. The prominent role of mitochondria in energy supply and cellular homeostasis highlights the importance of mitochondrial quality control mechanisms to preserve organelle function under stress and to eliminate irreversibly damaged mitochondria. Recent research revealed that two genes associated with familial Parkinson’s disease, Parkin and PINK1, function in mitochondrial quality control pathways.

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