# MTFP1 controls mitochondrial fusion to regulate inner membrane quality control and maintain mtDNA levels

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 66 |
| Journal | Cell |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.017 |
| Corresponding authors | Luis Carlos Tábara, Julien Prudent |
| Institution | University of Cambridge, United Kingdom |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/metabolism-and-genetic-disorders/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.017](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.017)

## Topics

MTFP1 · mitochondrial fusion · inner mitochondrial membrane · Mitochondrial DNA copy number · IMM quality control · mitochondrial dynamics · damaged IMM subdomains · peripheral fission · SMEM · autophagy-dependent degradation · nucleoid recycling · mitochondrial membrane remodeling · mtDNA distribution · fusion inhibition · mitochondrial segregation

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