HKDC1 Protein Found to be Crucial for Mitochondrial Subcellular Structures
Scientists have recently discovered that a protein called HKDC1 is crucial for the maintenance of mitochondrial subcellular structure. This discovery could lead to a better understanding of how mitochondria are involved in the development of diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Experiments conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health showed that when HKDC1 was removed from cells, mitochondrial structure began to break down. This demonstrates that HKDC1 plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of mitochondrial subcellular structure. Further research is needed to understand how this protein affects mitochondrial function and its role in disease.
source: Phys.org