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Mitochondrial curation for the next generation.
Current opinion in genetics & development - 1 Aug 2025
Gundberg Gregory C, Nance Jeremy
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The mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) can accumulate deleterious mutations that lead to disease. Animals have evolved strategies to eliminate mtDNA mutations in the maternal germ line, increasing the likelihood that their progeny inherit healthy mitochondria. Here, we provide an overview of mitochondrial quality control in the germ line, focusing on recent findings in mammals, Drosophila, and C. elegans. We discuss...
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