mitochondrial protein catabolic process GO_0035694
mitochondrial protein catabolic process
ID: GO_0035694
Class
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.
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Relationships
- is part of: mitochondrion organization
- occurs in: mitochondrion
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| catabolism of mitochondrial protein | exact synonym | bf |
| degradation of damaged mitochondrial protein | exact synonym | bf |