Wang, Z., Zhang, H. (2018). Mitophagy: Vps13D Couples Mitochondrial Fission and Autophagic Clearance. Curr. Biol. 28(2): R66--RR68.
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FBrf0237948
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Note
Abstract
Mitophagy maintains mitochondrial homeostasis and cell health. A new study demonstrates that the ubiquitin-binding protein Vps13D functions downstream of the fission factor Drp1 to control mitochondrial size and autophagic clearance in Drosophila midgut cells.