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Mitochondria link metabolism and epigenetics in haematopoiesis

Due to their varied metabolic and signalling roles, mitochondria are important in mediating cell behaviour. By altering mitochondrial function, two studies now identify metabolite-induced epigenetic changes that have profound effects on haematopoietic stem cell fate and function.

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Figure 1: Mitochondrial regulation of haematopoiesis.

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Schell, J., Rutter, J. Mitochondria link metabolism and epigenetics in haematopoiesis. Nat Cell Biol 19, 589–591 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncb3540

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