Tafazzin is a protein that is encoded by the TAZ gene in humans. It plays a critical role in the metabolism of cardiolipin, a phospholipid found predominantly in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Cardiolipin is essential for the integrity and function of mitochondria, including ATP production and apoptosis regulation. Mutations in the TAZ gene are linked to a variety of mitochondrial diseases, most notably Barth syndrome.
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