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Although mitochondria are an integral part of synaptic boutons, little is known on their protein biogenesis, turnover and compositional dynamics in the synapse. During the first funding period, we found that synaptic mitochondria undergo protein biogenesis, and that this is required to maintain synaptic activity, independent of the mitochondrial ATP output. Based on our findings, we will now ask how mitochondria metabolism and turnover affects synapses, and how mitochondria are influenced by synaptic function.

Prof. Dr. Peter Rehling

Peter Rehling

Principal Investigator
Prof. Dr. Henning Urlaub

Henning Urlaub

Principal Investigator
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