Characterization of the yeast HSP60 gene coding for a mitochondrial assembly factor

D S Reading1, R L Hallberg, A M Myers

  • 1Department of Zoology, Iowa State University, Ames 50011.

Nature
|February 16, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Heat shock protein 60 (hsp60) in yeast is encoded by the HSP60 gene. This protein aids in assembling protein complexes in mitochondria, suggesting a conserved role in protein folding.

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