A direct, MFRN-independent Fe(II) transfer pathway at mitochondria-lysosome contacts
Yubing Han, Xiaohai Hu, Xin Pang, Rongle Qiu, Mingwei Tang, Zhiyi Liu, Cuifang Kuang, Yu-Hui Zhang, Xu Liu
The paper identifies a direct, MFRN-independent Fe(II) transfer pathway at mitochondria-lysosome contacts, bypassing the cytosolic labile iron pool.
bioRxiv · Sep 3, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology