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What proteins are involved in mitochondrial DNA replication?
Posted June 6, 2024
Cell SignalingCellular ProcessesCellular Structures and OrganellesMitochondriaPhysiological Probes
Answer

The proteins involved in mitochondrial DNA replication include: DNA polymerase γ, mitochondrial RNA polymerase (POLRMT/mtRNAP), Twinkle DNA helicase (c10orf2), and mitochondrial single-stranded DNA binding protein (mtSSB). 

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