Mitochondrial functionality and cellular iron homeostasis are closely intertwined. Mitochondria are biosynthetic hubs for essential iron cofactors such as iron-sulfur (Fe-S) clusters and heme. These cofactors, in turn, enable key mitochondrial pathways, such as energy and metabolite production. Mishandling of mitochondrial iron is associated with a spectrum of human pathologies ranging from rare genetic disorders to common conditions. Here, we review mitochondrial iron utilization and its intersection with disease.
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