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Infographic: Mitochondria, the Cellular Processors

Following decades of being called “the powerhouse of the cell,” researchers recently proposed a new description that reflects the multifaceted roles of mitochondria.

Danielle Gerhard, PhD

Dec 4, 2023 | 1 min read

Mitochondria are diverse and multifaceted, and they exhibit a high degree of heterogeneity across tissues.¹

Infographic showing the multifaceted role of mitochondria

Dynamic interplay across these domains allows these shape-shifting organelles to respond to their environments. In this evolving framework, mitochondria are viewed as cellular processors.²

References

Monzel AS, et al. Nat Metab. 2023;5(4):546-562.
Picard M, Shirihai OS. Cell Metab. 2023;34(11):1620-1653.

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