RAB1 proteins help recruit membrane-building vesicles to mitochondria during mitochondria-selective autophagy

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What happened

The Intracellular Quality Control Project at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science has identified a molecular mechanism that helps initiate the formation of autophagic membranes around damaged mitochondria.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:09 UTC.

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