Psychiatry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
339, P. 116063 - 116063
Published: July 6, 2024
The
object
of
this
study
is
test
whether
mitochondrial
blood-based
biomarkers
are
associated
with
markers
metabolic
syndrome
in
bipolar
disorder,
hypothesizing
higher
lactate
but
unchanged
cell-free
circulating
DNA
levels
disorder
patients
syndrome.
In
a
cohort
study,
primary
testing
from
the
FondaMental
Advanced
Centers
Expertise
for
(FACE-BD)
was
conducted,
including
837
stable
patients.
I-GIVE
validation
consists
237
participants:
and
acute
patients,
non-psychiatric
controls,
schizophrenia
Multivariable
regression
analyses
show
significant
association
triglycerides,
fasting
glucose
systolic
diastolic
blood
pressure.
Significantly
were
presence
after
adjusting
potential
confounding
factors.
Mitochondrial-targeted
metabolomics
identified
distinct
metabolite
profiles
syndrome,
differing
those
without
changes
Circulating
not
This
thorough
analysis
indicate
associations
while
showing
metabolites
can
further
stratify
BD.
relevant
to
improve
identification
stratification
provide
personalized-therapeutic
opportunities.
Science Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(84)
Published: June 16, 2023
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation
is
a
highly
regulated
process
for
controlling
secretion
of
the
potent
inflammatory
cytokines
IL-1β
and
IL-18
that
are
essential
during
bacterial
infection,
sterile
inflammation,
disease,
including
colitis,
diabetes,
Alzheimer's
atherosclerosis.
Diverse
stimuli
activate
inflammasome,
unifying
upstream
signals
has
been
challenging
to
identify.
Here,
we
report
common
step
in
dissociation
glycolytic
enzyme
hexokinase
2
from
voltage-dependent
anion
channel
(VDAC)
outer
membrane
mitochondria.
Hexokinase
VDAC
triggers
inositol
triphosphate
receptors,
leading
release
calcium
ER,
which
taken
up
by
This
influx
into
mitochondria
leads
oligomerization
VDAC,
known
form
macromolecule-sized
pore
membranes
allows
proteins
mitochondrial
DNA
(mtDNA),
often
associated
with
apoptosis
respectively,
exit
We
observe
oligomers
aggregate
initial
assembly
multiprotein
oligomeric
complex.
also
find
mtDNA
necessary
association
oligomers.
These
data,
together
other
recent
work,
help
paint
more
complete
picture
pathway
activation.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Posttraumatic
neuroinflammation
is
a
key
driver
of
secondary
injury
after
traumatic
brain
(TBI).
Pyroptosis,
proinflammatory
form
programmed
cell
death,
considerably
activates
strong
and
amplifies
the
inflammatory
response
by
releasing
contents.
Therefore,
treatments
targeting
pyroptosis
may
have
beneficial
effects
on
treatment
damage
TBI.
Here,
cysteine-alanine-glutamine-lysine
peptide-modified
β-lactoglobulin
(β-LG)
nanoparticle
was
constructed
to
deliver
disulfiram
(DSF),
C-β-LG/DSF,
inhibit
decrease
neuroinflammation,
thereby
preventing
TBI-induced
injury.
In
post-TBI
mice
model,
C-β-LG/DSF
selectively
targets
injured
brain,
increases
DSF
accumulation,
extends
time
systemic
circulation
DSF.
can
alleviate
edema
response,
injury,
promote
learning,
improve
memory
recovery
in
trauma.
this
study
likely
provided
potential
approach
for
reducing
spread
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
267, P. 115636 - 115636
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Cutaneous
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(CSCC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignant
tumors
skin,
occurring
primarily
in
elderly
population.
CSCC
second
nonmelanoma
skin
malignancy
humans.
The
development
cutaneous
closely
linked
to
environmental
factors.
Microplastics,
as
a
new
pollutant,
are
currently
being
intensively
studied
for
their
potential
health
effects.
However,
effect
microplastics
on
cancer
not
yet
known
and
an
important
scientific
question
that
needs
be
addressed.
To
this
end,
current
study,
two
lines
(SCL-1
A431)
were
utilized
investigate
effects
cancer,
behavior
experiments
showed
internalized
into
line
time-
dose-dependent
manner.
Further
promoted
proliferation
cells
by
MTT,
flow
cytometry,
laser
confocal
microscopy,
Western
blotting
other
experimental
techniques.
Mechanistic
studies
could
lead
increased
mitochondrial
ROS
cells,
which
turn
caused
change
membrane
potential,
thus
opening
mPTP,
release
mt-DNA
from
mitochondria
cytoplasm,
activating
NLRP3
ultimately
causing
proliferation.
We
further
evaluated
HaCaT
normal
model
damage
through
NLRP3-mediated
inflammation
scorch
death.
study
suggests
microplastics,
contaminant,
may
promote
tumor
while
skin.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
68, P. 102968 - 102968
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Sepsis
is
a
dysregulated
host
response
to
an
infection,
characterized
by
organ
failure.
The
pathophysiology
complex
and
incompletely
understood,
but
mitochondria
appear
play
key
role
in
the
cascade
of
events
that
culminate
multiple
failure
potentially
death.
In
shaping
immune
responses,
fulfil
dual
roles:
they
not
only
supply
energy
metabolic
intermediates
crucial
for
cell
activation
function
also
influence
inflammatory
death
pathways.
Importantly,
mitochondrial
dysfunction
has
impact,
compromising
both
system
efficiency
stability
end
organs.
Dysfunctional
contribute
development
hyperinflammatory
state
loss
cellular
homeostasis,
resulting
poor
clinical
outcomes.
Already
early
sepsis,
signs
are
apparent
consequently,
strategies
optimize
sepsis
should
prevent
occurrence
dysfunction,
cover
repair
sustained
damage.
Here,
we
discuss
quality
control
(mtQC)
pathogenesis
exemplify
how
mtQC
could
serve
as
therapeutic
target
overcome
dysfunction.
Hence,
replacing
or
repairing
dysfunctional
may
recovery
sepsis.
Mitochondrial
biogenesis
process
results
formation
new
critical
maintaining
pool
healthy
mitochondria.
However,
exacerbated
during
can
result
accumulation
structurally
aberrant
fail
restore
bioenergetics,
produce
excess
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
exacerbate
disease
course.
Conversely,
enhancing
mitophagy
protect
against
damage
limiting
release
mitochondrial-derived
damage-associated
molecules
(DAMPs).
Furthermore,
promoting
facilitate
growth
blocking
replication
damaged
allow
post
through
enabling
mitophagy-coupled
biogenesis.
remaining
provide
undamaged
scaffold
reproduce
functional
kinetics
specifically
mitophagy,
optimal
timing
intervention
remain
poorly
understood.
This
review
emphasizes
importance
integrating
induction
with
mechanisms
undesired
effects
associated
solely
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
Idiopathic
inflammatory
myopathies
(IIMs)
are
severe
autoimmune
diseases
with
poorly
understood
pathogenesis
and
unmet
medical
needs.
Here,
we
examine
the
role
of
interferon
γ
(IFNγ)
using
NOD
female
mice
deficient
in
inducible
T
cell
co-stimulator
(
Icos
),
which
have
previously
been
shown
to
develop
spontaneous
IFNγ-driven
myositis
mimicking
human
disease.
Using
muscle
proteomic
spatial
transcriptomic
analyses
reveal
profound
myofiber
metabolic
dysregulation
these
mice.
In
addition,
report
mitochondrial
abnormalities
oxidative
stress
diseased
Supporting
a
pathogenic
for
stress,
treatment
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
buffer
compound
alleviated
myositis,
preserved
ultrastructure
respiration,
reduced
inflammation.
Mitochondrial
anomalies
were
diminished
following
anti-IFNγ
treatment.
Further
analysis
IIMs
patients
myoblast
vitro
studies
supported
link
between
IFNγ
dysfunction
observed
These
results
suggest
that
dysfunction,
ROS
inflammation
interconnected
self-maintenance
loop,
opening
perspectives
mitochondria
therapy
and/or
targeting
drugs
myositis.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
206, P. 107307 - 107307
Published: July 14, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
secreted
by
most
cells,
act
as
natural
cell-derived
carriers
for
delivering
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
and
organelles
between
cells.
Mitochondria
are
highly
dynamic
responsible
energy
production
cellular
physiological
processes.
Recent
evidence
has
highlighted
the
pivotal
role
of
EVs
in
intercellular
mitochondrial
content
transfer,
including
DNA
(mtDNA),
intact
mitochondria.
Intriguingly,
mitochondria
crucial
mediators
release,
suggesting
an
interplay
their
potential
implications
physiology
pathology.
However,
this
expanding
field,
much
remains
unknown
regarding
function
mechanism
crosstalk
transport
EVs.
Herein,
we
shed
light
on
pathological
functions
mitochondria,
mechanisms
underlying
interactions,
delivery
mitochondria-rich
EVs,
clinical
applications
regenerative
medicine.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Staphylococcus
aureus
(
S.
)
is
a
major
zoonotic
pathogen,
with
mammary
gland
infections
contributing
to
mastitis,
condition
that
poses
significant
health
risks
lactating
women
and
adversely
affects
the
dairy
industry.
Therefore,
understanding
immune
mechanisms
underlying
caused
by
essential
for
developing
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
against
mastitis.
This
study
identified
hydroxycarboxylic
acid
receptor
2
(HCAR2)
as
potential
regulator
of
infection
in
glands.
It
demonstrated
HCAR2
deficiency
exacerbates
inflammatory
response
disrupts
blood‐milk
barrier
during
infection,
NLRP3
inflammasome‐mediated
pyroptosis
playing
central
role.
Activation
HCAR2,
on
other
hand,
suppressed
CMPK2
expression,
thereby
mitigating
mitochondrial
damage
mouse
epithelial
cells
(mMECs)
induced
.
Additionally,
DNA
(mtDNA)
released
from
‐infected
mMECs
activates
cGAS/STING
signaling
pathway
macrophages,
impairing
their
bactericidal
activity.
In
conclusion,
this
highlights
critical
role
provides
theoretical
basis
identifying
targets
such
infections.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(15), P. 2364 - 2364
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
Neuroinflammation
is
a
common
hallmark
in
different
neurodegenerative
conditions
that
share
neuronal
dysfunction
and
progressive
loss
of
selectively
vulnerable
brain
cell
population.
Alongside
ageing
genetics,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress
mitochondrial
are
considered
key
risk
factors.
Microglia
immune
sentinels
the
central
nervous
system
capable
initiating
an
innate
adaptive
response.
Nevertheless,
pathological
mechanisms
underlying
initiation
spread
inflammation
still
poorly
described.
Recently,
new
mechanism
intercellular
signalling
mediated
by
small
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
has
been
identified.
EVs
nanosized
particles
(30–150
nm)
with
bilipid
membrane
carries
cell-specific
bioactive
cargos
participate
physiological
or
processes.
Damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
cellular
components
recognised
receptors
microglia,
inducing
aggravating
neuroinflammation
disorders.
Diverse
evidence
links
mitochondrial-DAMPs
(mtDAMPs)
such
as
DNA,
transcription
factor
A
(TFAM)
cardiolipin,
among
others.
Mitochondrial-derived
(MDVs)
subtype
produced
after
mild
damage
to
mitochondria
and,
upon
fusion
multivesicular
bodies
released
space.
MDVs
particularly
enriched
mtDAMPs
which
can
induce
response
release
pro-inflammatory
cytokines.
Importantly,
growing
supports
association
between
dysfunction,
EV
inflammation.
Here,
we
describe
role
vesicles-associated
mtDAMPS
activators
contributing