mitosome
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Studies have shown that mitosomes are derived from mitochondria and play a crucial role in maintaining mitochondrial health and cell function.
Definition:The organelles in eukaryotic cells that are the site of cellular respiration and produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
Example:Mitosomes facilitate the process of proteolysis by sequestering and degrading unfolded or misfolded mitochondrial proteins.
Definition:The breakdown of proteins by digestive enzymes, particularly within the specific context of mitochondria and mitosomes as organelles involved in the digestion of damaged proteins.
Example:Mitosomes are essential for cellular maintenance, especially in aging cells, by removing potentially harmful misfolded proteins from the mitochondria.
Definition:The continuous efforts of a cell to repair, maintain, and regenerate its components.
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