Human Molecular Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(13), P. 1107 - 1119
Published: March 20, 2024
The
dystrophin-glycoprotein
complex
(DGC)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
maintaining
the
structural
integrity
of
plasma
membrane
and
neuromuscular
junction.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
impact
deficiency
α-dystrobrevin
(αdbn),
component
DGC,
on
homeostasis
intracellular
organelles,
specifically
mitochondria
sarcoplasmic
reticulum
(SR).
αdbn
deficient
muscles,
observed
significant
increase
membrane-bound
ATP
synthase
levels,
marker
for
oxidative
muscle
fiber
types
compared
to
wild-type.
Furthermore,
examination
fibers
using
electron
microscopy
revealed
profound
alterations
organization
SR
within
certain
myofibrils
fibers.
This
included
formation
hyper-branched
intermyofibrillar
with
extended
connections,
an
extensive
network
spanning
several
myofibrils,
substantial
number/density
subsarcolemmal
mitochondria.
Concurrently,
some
cases,
mitochondria,
such
as
cristae
loss,
fragmentation,
swelling,
vacuoles
inclusions
mitochondrial
matrix
cristae.
Muscles
also
displayed
notable
morphology
SR,
along
distinct
anomalous
concentric
structures
known
whorls.
These
whorls
were
prevalent
αdbn-deficient
mice
but
absent
wild-type
muscles.
results
suggest
DGC
regulating
particularly
cells.
remodeling
may
represent
novel
mechanism
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
Trends in Neurosciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
46(2), P. 137 - 152
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Efforts
to
understand
how
mitochondrial
dysfunction
contributes
neurodegeneration
have
primarily
focussed
on
the
role
of
mitochondria
in
neuronal
energy
metabolism.
However,
progress
understanding
etiological
nature
emerging
functions
has
yielded
new
ideas
about
basis
neurological
disease.
Studies
aimed
at
deciphering
signal
through
interorganellar
contacts,
vesicular
trafficking,
and
metabolic
transmission
revealed
that
regulation
immunometabolism,
cell
death,
organelle
dynamics,
neuroimmune
interplay
are
critical
determinants
neural
health.
Moreover,
homeostatic
mechanisms
exist
protect
health
turnover
via
nanoscale
proteostasis
lysosomal
degradation
become
integrated
within
signalling
pathways
support
plasticity
stress
responses
nervous
system.
This
review
highlights
these
distinct
converge
influence
contribute
disease
pathology.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 27, 2023
Lipid
droplets
are
fat
storage
organelles
ubiquitously
distributed
across
the
eukaryotic
kingdom.
They
have
a
central
role
in
regulating
lipid
metabolism
and
undergo
dynamic
turnover
of
biogenesis
breakdown
to
meet
cellular
requirements
for
fatty
acids,
including
polyunsaturated
acids.
Polyunsaturated
acids
esterified
membrane
phospholipids
define
fluidity
can
be
released
by
activity
phospholipases
A
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(13)
Published: May 23, 2023
Abstract
Lipid
droplets
(LDs)
form
inter‐organelle
contacts
with
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
that
promote
their
biogenesis,
while
LD
mitochondria
enhance
β‐oxidation
of
contained
fatty
acids.
Viruses
have
been
shown
to
take
advantage
lipid
viral
production,
but
it
remains
unclear
whether
they
also
modulate
interactions
between
LDs
and
other
organelles.
Here,
we
showed
coronavirus
ORF6
protein
targets
is
localized
mitochondria‐LD
ER‐LD
contact
sites,
where
regulates
biogenesis
lipolysis.
At
molecular
level,
find
inserts
into
monolayer
via
its
two
amphipathic
helices.
further
interacts
ER
membrane
proteins
BAP31
USE1
mediate
ER‐LDs
formation.
Additionally,
SAM
complex
in
mitochondrial
outer
link
LDs.
In
doing
so,
promotes
cellular
lipolysis
reprogram
host
cell
flux
facilitate
production.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 209 - 209
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Oxidative
stress
is
the
imbalance
between
production
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
and
antioxidants
in
a
cell.
In
heart,
oxidative
may
deteriorate
calcium
handling,
cause
arrhythmia,
enhance
maladaptive
cardiac
remodeling
by
induction
hypertrophic
apoptotic
signaling
pathways.
Consequently,
dysregulated
ROS
have
been
implicated
numerous
diseases,
including
heart
failure,
ischemia–reperfusion
injury,
hypertrophy,
diabetic
cardiomyopathy.
Lipid
droplets
(LDs)
are
conserved
intracellular
organelles
that
enable
safe
stable
storage
neutral
lipids
within
cytosol.
LDs
coated
with
proteins,
perilipins
(Plins)
being
one
most
abundant.
this
review,
we
will
discuss
interplay
Plins.
Indeed,
Plins
increasingly
recognized
for
playing
critical
role
beyond
energy
metabolism
lipid
handling.
Numerous
reports
suggest
an
essential
purpose
LD
biogenesis
to
alleviate
cellular
stress,
such
as
stress.
Given
yet
unmet
suitability
targets
intervention
cardiovascular
disease,
endogenous
antioxidant
capacity
be
beneficial.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Abstract
Mitophagy
neutralizes
mitochondrial
damage,
thereby
preventing
cellular
dysfunction
and
apoptosis.
Defects
in
mitophagy
have
been
strongly
implicated
age-related
neurodegenerative
disorders
such
as
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
disease.
While
decreases
throughout
the
lifespan
of
short-lived
model
organisms,
it
remains
unknown
whether
a
decline
occurs
aging
mammalian
brain—a
question
fundamental
importance
for
understanding
cell
type-
region-specific
susceptibility
to
neurodegeneration.
Here,
we
define
longitudinal
dynamics
basal
macroautophagy
across
neuronal
non-neuronal
types
within
intact
mouse
brain
vivo.
Quantitative
profiling
reporter
cohorts
from
young
geriatric
ages
reveals
cell-
tissue-specific
alterations
between
distinct
subregions
populations,
including
dopaminergic
neurons,
cerebellar
Purkinje
cells,
astrocytes,
microglia
interneurons.
We
also
find
that
healthy
is
hallmarked
by
dynamic
accumulation
differentially
acidified
lysosomes
several
neural
subsets.
Our
findings
argue
against
any
widespread
mitophagic
activity,
instead
demonstrating
fluctuations
trajectory,
with
strong
implications
ongoing
theragnostic
development.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(10)
Published: April 12, 2022
Mitophagy
removes
defective
mitochondria
via
lysosomal
elimination.
Increased
mitophagy
coincides
with
metabolic
reprogramming,
yet
it
remains
unknown
whether
is
a
cause
or
consequence
of
such
state
changes.
The
signalling
pathways
that
integrate
to
sustain
cell
and
tissue
integrity
also
remain
poorly
defined.
We
performed
temporal
metabolomics
on
mammalian
cells
treated
deferiprone,
therapeutic
iron
chelator
stimulates
PINK1/PARKIN-independent
mitophagy.
Iron
depletion
profoundly
rewired
the
metabolome,
hallmarked
by
remodelling
lipid
metabolism
within
minutes
treatment.
DGAT1-dependent
droplet
biosynthesis
occurred
several
hours
before
mitochondrial
clearance,
droplets
bordering
upon
chelation.
demonstrate
DGAT1
inhibition
restricts
in
vitro,
impaired
homeostasis
viability.
Importantly,
genetic
vivo
significantly
neuronal
locomotor
function
Drosophila.
Our
data
define
as
potent
signal
rapidly
reshapes
establishes
an
unexpected
synergy
between
safeguards
integrity.
Cancer & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 26, 2024
Abstract
Background
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
has
been
associated
with
the
host
dysmetabolism
of
branched-chain
amino
acids
(BCAAs),
however,
implications
for
role
BCAA
metabolism
in
PDAC
development
or
progression
are
not
clear.
The
mitochondrial
catabolism
valine,
leucine,
and
isoleucine
is
a
multistep
process
leading
to
production
short-chain
R-CoA
species.
They
can
be
subsequently
exported
from
mitochondria
as
carnitines
(SC-CARs),
utilized
anabolic
pathways,
released
cells.
Methods
We
examined
specificities
cellular
adaptation
strategies
starvation
cells
vitro.
used
metabolomics
lipidomics
quantify
major
metabolic
changes
response
withdrawal.
Using
confocal
microscopy
flow
cytometry
we
quantified
fluorescence
BODIPY
probe
level
lipid
droplets
(LDs).
BODIPY-conjugated
palmitate
evaluate
transport
fatty
(FAs)
into
mitochondria.
Also,
have
developed
protocol
quantification
SC-CARs,
BCAA-derived
metabolites.
Results
profiling,
found
that
leads
massive
triglyceride
(TG)
synthesis
LD
accumulation.
This
was
suppression
activated
FA
matrix.
import
rescued
inhibitor
acetyl-CoA
carboxylase
(ACC)
activator
AMP
kinase
(AMPK),
which
both
regulate
carnitine
palmitoyltransferase
1A
(CPT1)
activation
status.
Conclusions
Our
data
suggest
required
long
chain
(LC-CARs)
mitochondria,
whereas
disruption
this
link
results
redirection
FAs
TG
its
deposition
LDs.
propose
mechanism
protects
against
overload
LC-CARs
it
might
part
universal
reaction
acid
perturbations
during
cancer
growth,
regulating
handling
storage.