Gαq-mediated contact release is required for efficient mitochondrial quality control
Miriam Ferrando-Soler, Georgina Garrido, Mireia Andreu-Carbo, Alex Ascunde, Javier Rubio, Alba Benages, Ismael Izquierdo-Villalba, Federico Mayor, Catalina Ribas, Carlos Enrich, Carles Rentero, Cristiane Beninca, Anna M Aragay
This study identifies Gαq as a regulator of mitochondria-lysosome contact dynamics, showing its role in mitochondrial fragmentation and quality control through interactions with Fis1 and RabGAPs.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology