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Mitochondrial Metal Homeostasis: A Look Into Iron And Copper Mobilization Within Mitochondria, Jonathan Dietz
Mitochondrial Metal Homeostasis: A Look Into Iron And Copper Mobilization Within Mitochondria, Jonathan Dietz
Department of Biochemistry: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Cellular iron and copper homeostasis is interdependent with mitochondrial iron and copper homeostasis. Mitochondria must import iron to form iron-sulfur clusters and heme, while it must import copper for usage and storage. These cofactors are incorporated into mitochondrial proteins that support essential functions, including cellular respiration and maintaining redox homeostasis. In turn, mitochondria also provide heme to the cell and enables the biogenesis of cytosolic iron-sulfur cluster containing proteins, while also providing copper when needed. Due to both metals (and their modified species) reactivity, iron and copper are stored and trafficked within the mitochondria carefully. Although these cofactors are crucial …