An image-based map of the human mitochondrial proteome

Defining the human mitochondrial proteome is crucial to understand the mitochondria’s diverse functions and role in disease. Here, we present an image-based map of the human mitochondrial proteome containing 1,070 proteins, of which 376 have previously not been reported to localize to the mitochondria. Our analysis shows that approximately 50% (n=493) of the proteins localize to additional cellular compartments, likely contributing to the diverse cellular functions of mitochondria. This map of the mitochondrial proteome, part of the Cell Atlas of the Human Protein Atlas database (www.proteinatlas.org), provides a valuable knowledge resource for studies of mitochondria function, dysfunction and disease.
QC 20170512