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ArticleCommunications biology2025

An integrative modelling approach to the mitochondrial cristae.

Chelsea M Brown, Marieke S S Westendorp, Rubi Zarmiento-Garcia, Jan A Stevens, Bart M H Bruininks, Sarah L Rouse, Siewert J Marrink, Tsjerk A Wassenaar

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Article in Communications biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Chelsea M BrownGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2006-5015
Marieke S S WestendorpGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-2382-8913
Rubi Zarmiento-GarciaGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Jan A StevensGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Bart M H BruininksGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5136-0864
Sarah L RouseDepartment of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7115-1565
Siewert J MarrinkGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8423-5277
Tsjerk A WassenaarGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. t.a.wassenaar@rug.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6345-0266

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mitochondria are implicated in many cellular functions such as energy production and apoptosis but also disease pathogenesis. To effectively perform these roles, the mitochondrial inner membrane has invaginations known as cristae that dramatically increase the surface area. This works to provide more space for membrane proteins that are essential to the roles of mitochondria. While separate components of this have been studied computationally, it remains a challenge to combine elements into an overall model. Here, we present a comprehensive model of a crista junction from a human mitochondrion and the accompanying workflow to construct it. Our coarse-grained representation of a crista shows how various experimentally determined features of organelles can be combined with molecular modelling to give insights into the interactions and dynamics of complicated biological systems. This work is presented as an initial 'living' model for this system, intended to be built upon and improved as our understanding, methodology and resources develop.

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MitochondriaMitochondrial MembranesHumansMitochondrial ProteinsModels, MolecularMitochondrial Proteins

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PMID40596661
PMCPMC12216777

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