Term Name: | mitochondrial protein catabolic process |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035694] QuickGO AmiGO |