The mitochondrial genome: so simple yet so complex

被引:25
作者
Bonen, Linda [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ottawa, Dept Biol, 30 George Glinski St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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10.1016/S0959-437X(05)80201-1
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Mitochondria possess a small set of genes that are essential for respiratory function. This review highlights recent advances in our understanding of mitochondrial gene organization and expression. These studies illustrate a remarkable diversity among eukaryotic lineages and an impressive complexity of events needed to achieve nuclear-mitochondrial harmony.
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页码:515 / 522
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