title: Protein import into mitochondria: two systems acting in tandem?
abstract: Mitochondria can import proteins from the cytoplasm at sites where the two mitochondrial membranes are closely apposed. However, each of these membranes contains a distinct protein translocation channel. Recent evidence suggests that the two types of channel are not permanently coupled, but may dissociate in a reversible manner. This reversible interaction is probably essential for intramitochondrial sorting proteins.
authors.affiliation: Biocenter, University of Basel, CH-4056, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Glick
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wachter
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schatz