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Pir1p mediates translocation of the yeast Apn1p endonuclease into the mitochondria to maintain genomic stability.
Molecular and cellular biology - 1 Mar 2001
Vongsamphanh R, Fortier P K, Ramotar D
Abstract excerpt
The mitochondrial genome is continuously subject to attack by reactive oxygen species generated through aerobic metabolism. This leads to the formation of a variety of highly genotoxic DNA lesions, including abasic sites. Yeast Apn1p is localized to the nucleus, where it functions to cleave abasi...
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