Abstract
Loss of voltage-dependent anion channel 2 (VDAC2) leads to impaired peroxisome biogenesis in mammalian cells. Knockdown of BAK restores peroxisomal biogenesis in VDAC2-deficient cells, where BAK localization shifts from mitochondria to peroxisomes. Moreover, overexpression of BAK activators in wild-type cells permeabilizes peroxisomes in a BAK-dependent manner. Together, BAK most likely regulates peroxisomal membrane permeability.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e1306610 |
Journal | Molecular & Cellular Oncology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 17 2017 |