protein import into mitochondrial matrix
The import of proteins across the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes into the matrix. Unfolded proteins enter the mitochondrial matrix with a chaperone protein; the information required to target the precursor protein from the cytosol to the mitochondrial matrix is contained within its N-terminal matrix-targeting sequence. Translocation of precursors to the matrix occurs at the rare sites where the outer and inner membranes are close together.
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Exact Synonyms
mitochondrial matrix protein import
protein transport into mitochondrial matrix
Broad Synonyms
mitochondrial translocation
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has_obo_namespace
biological_process
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