A J-protein is an essential subunit of the presequence translocase-associated protein import motor of mitochondria
2003 | journal article; research paper. A publication with affiliation to the University of Göttingen.
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A J-protein is an essential subunit of the presequence translocase-associated protein import motor of mitochondria
Truscott, K. N.; Voos, W.; Frazier, A. E.; Lind, M.; Li, Y.; Geissler, A. & Dudek, J. et al. (2003)
The Journal of Cell Biology, 163(4) pp. 707-713. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.200308004
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- Truscott, Kaye N.; Voos, Wolfgang; Frazier, Ann E.; Lind, Maria; Li, Yanfeng; Geissler, Andreas; Dudek, Jan ; Müller, Hanne; Sickmann, Albert; Meyer, Helmut E.; Meisinger, Chris; Guiard, Bernard; Rehling, Peter ; Pfanner, Nikolaus
- Abstract
- Transport of preproteins into the mitochondrial matrix is mediated by the presequence translocase-associated motor (PAM). Three essential subunits of the motor are known: mitochondrial Hsp70 (mtHsp70); the peripheral membrane protein Tim44; and the nucleotide exchange factor Mge1. We have identified the fourth essential subunit of the PAM, an essential inner membrane protein of 18 kD with a J-domain that stimulates the ATPase activity of mtHsp70. The novel J-protein (encoded by PAM18/YLR008c/TIM 14) is required for the interaction of mtHsp70 with Tim44 and protein translocation into the matrix. We conclude that the reaction cycle of the PAM of mitochondria involves an essential J-protein.
- Issue Date
- 2003
- Journal
- The Journal of Cell Biology
- ISSN
- 0021-9525
- Language
- English
