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Quality control of mitochondria by mitophagy. ROS produced by damaged mitochondria induces mitochondrial fragmentation and mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT). Damaged mitochondria are engulfed by autophagosomes selectively and eliminated, preventing the release of pro-apoptotic proteins and apoptosis.
