Functional specialization within the mitochondrial network: Are all mitochondria created equal? - PubMed
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- Mitochondria are not uniform but consist of distinct subpopulations within tissues and single cells.
- Evidence indicates functional specialization among mitochondria, challenging the classical view of them as a uniform ATP-producing network.
- The article discusses mechanisms that form and regulate these functionally distinct mitochondrial subpopulations.