from the mitochondria into the cytoplasm, which would otherwise trigger cell death. Dual Mitochondrial Roles
: She has explored how specific mutations in these proteins (such as the P182L mutant of HSPB1 ) lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, providing critical insights into the causes of peripheral neuropathy. ayesha kiran mendes
: Under heat shock, they translocate to the OMM for reasons currently being explored in her research. Pathological Mutations : Mendes studies the P182L mutant of HSPB1 from the mitochondria into the cytoplasm, which would