protein import into mitochondrial matrix

Term ID

GO:0030150

Synonyms

• mitochondrial matrix protein import
• mitochondrial translocation
• protein transport into mitochondrial matrix
• TOM-TIM23-PAM presequence matrix import pathway

Definition

The import of proteins with mitochondrial targeting sequence from the cytosol across the mitochondrial outer and inner membranes into the matrix via TOM-TIM23-PAM. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO