Flexible protein gate controls access to mitochondrial folds, simulations suggest

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What happened

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mitochondria in our cells churn out energy from the food we eat, which keeps our bodies functioning.

Much of this work happens along cristae—deep pockets in the mitochondria's inner membrane.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:40:20 UTC.

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  2. Flexible protein gate controls access to mitochondrial folds, simulations suggest

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