Abstract
The primary functions of mitochondria are to produce energy and participate in the apoptosis of cells, with them being highly conserved among eukaryotes. However, the composition of mitochondrial genomes, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication, and mitochondrial inheritance varies significantly among animals, plants, and fungi. Especially in fungi, there exists a rich diversity of mitochondrial genomes, as well as various replication and inheritance mechanisms. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of fungal mitochondria is crucial for unraveling the evolutionary history of mitochondria in eukaryotes. In this review, we have organized existing reports to systematically describe and summarize the composition of yeast-like fungal mitochondrial genomes from three perspectives: mitochondrial genome structure, encoded genes, and mobile elements. We have also provided a systematic overview of the mechanisms in mtDNA replication and mitochondrial inheritance during bisexual mating. Additionally, we have discussed and proposed open questions that require further investigation for clarification.
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Tang, J.; Zhang, L.; Su, J.; Ye, Q.; Li, Y.; Liu, D.; Cui, H.; Zhang, Y.; Ye, Z.
Insights into Fungal Mitochondrial Genomes and Inheritance Based on Current Findings from Yeast-like Fungi. J. Fungi 2024, 10, 441.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10070441
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Tang J, Zhang L, Su J, Ye Q, Li Y, Liu D, Cui H, Zhang Y, Ye Z.
Insights into Fungal Mitochondrial Genomes and Inheritance Based on Current Findings from Yeast-like Fungi. Journal of Fungi. 2024; 10(7):441.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10070441
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Tang, Jintian, Leilei Zhang, Jinghan Su, Qingwen Ye, Yukang Li, Dinghang Liu, Haifeng Cui, Yafen Zhang, and Zihong Ye.
2024. "Insights into Fungal Mitochondrial Genomes and Inheritance Based on Current Findings from Yeast-like Fungi" Journal of Fungi 10, no. 7: 441.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10070441
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