Mitochondrial degradation of metallothionein enables local zinc mobilization during zinc limitation
Austin K. Murchison, Julia C. Heiby, Hansen Tao, Matthew J. Matrongolo, Monther Abu-Remaileh
The paper identifies a mitochondrial degradation pathway for metallothionein that releases zinc during zinc limitation, maintaining metabolic homeostasis.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology