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. 2023 Mar 27;33(6):R219-R221.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.02.037.

Evolution: 'Millefoglie' origin of mitochondrial cristae

Paul A M Michels  1 , Michael L Ginger  2
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Evolution: 'Millefoglie' origin of mitochondrial cristae

Paul A M Michels et al. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Striated intracytoplasmic membranes in alphaproteobacteria are often reminiscent of millefoglie pastries. A new study reveals a protein complex homologous to that responsible for mitochondrial cristae formation drives intracytoplasmic membrane formation, thereby establishing bacterial ancestry for the biogenesis of mitochondrial cristae.

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