mitochondrial protein catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0035694

Synonyms

• catabolism of mitochondrial protein
• degradation of damaged mitochondrial protein

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a mitochondrial protein. This process is necessary to maintain the healthy state of mitochondria and is thought to occur via the induction of an intramitochondrial lysosome-like organelle that acts to eliminate the damaged oxidised mitochondrial proteins without destroying the mitochondrial structure. (2)

References

Ontology

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