Inhibition of the mitochondrial ATPase function by IF1 changes the spatiotemporal organization of ATP synthase.

• Mitochondrial FF ATP synthase is the key enzyme for mitochondrial bioenergetics. Dimeric FF-ATP synthase, is preferentially located at the edges of the cristae and its oligomerization state determines mitochondrial ultrastructure. The ATP synthase inhibitor protein IF1 modulates not only ATP synthase activity but also regulates both the structure and function of mitochondria.