Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Mitophagy
is
a
selective
process
that
targets
the
damaged,
dysfunctional,
or
superfluous
mitochondria
for
degradation
through
autophagy.
The
SCF
FBXL4
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
complex
suppresses
basal
mitophagy
by
targeting
BNIP3
and
BNIP3L,
two
key
cargo
receptors,
ubiquitin-proteasomal
degradation.
loss-of-function
mutations
lead
to
excessive
BNIP3/3L-dependent
mitophagy,
thereby
causing
devastating
multi-system
disorder
called
mitochondrial
DNA
depletion
syndrome,
type
13
(MTDPS13).
PPTC7,
matrix
phosphatase,
essential
proper
function
biogenesis.
Here,
we
show
proportion
of
PPTC7
located
on
outer
membrane,
where
it
interacts
with
BNIP3/3L.
decreases
BNIP3/3L
protein
stability
in
phosphatase
activity-independent
manner.
Using
vitro
cell
culture
Pptc7
knockout
mouse
model,
demonstrate
deficiency
activates
high
levels
Mechanistically,
facilitates
-mediated
Overall,
these
findings
establish
as
an
co-factor
suppressor
mitophagy.
Autophagy Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: March 11, 2024
PINK1,
mutated
in
familial
forms
of
Parkinson's
disease,
initiates
mitophagy
following
mitochondrial
depolarization.
However,
it
is
difficult
to
monitor
this
pathway
physiologically
mice
as
loss
PINK1
does
not
alter
basal
levels
most
tissues.
To
further
characterize
vivo,
we
used
mito-QC
which
was
combined
with
the
mitochondrial-associated
POLGD257A
mutation.
We
focused
on
skeletal
muscle
gene
expression
data
indicates
that
tissue
has
highest
levels.
found
oxidative
hindlimb
significantly
reduced
mitophagy.
Of
interest,
presence
mutation,
while
having
a
minor
effect
tissues,
restored
caused
by
PINK1.
Although
our
observations
highlight
multiple
pathways
operate
within
single
tissue,
identify
choice
for
study
PINK1-dependant
under
conditions.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Selective
autophagy
is
a
lysosomal
degradation
pathway
that
critical
for
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis
by
disposing
of
harmful
material.
While
the
mechanisms
which
soluble
cargo
receptors
recruit
machinery
are
becoming
increasingly
clear,
principles
governing
how
organelle-localized
transmembrane
initiate
selective
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
demonstrate
can
autophagosome
biogenesis
not
only
recruiting
upstream
FIP200/ULK1
complex
but
also
via
WIPI-ATG13
complex.
This
latter
employed
BNIP3/NIX
to
trigger
mitophagy.
Additionally,
other
mitophagy
receptors,
including
FUNDC1
and
BCL2L13,
exclusively
use
complex,
while
FKBP8
ER-phagy
receptor
TEX264
capable
utilizing
both
pathways
autophagy.
Our
study
defines
molecular
rules
initiation
revealing
remarkable
flexibility
in
assembly
activation
machinery,
with
significant
implications
therapeutic
interventions.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 126 - 126
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Peroxisomes
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
and
also
play
a
role
in
protecting
cells
from
the
damaging
effects
of
such
radicals.
Dysfunctional
peroxisomes
are
recognized
by
receptors
degraded
selective
type
macroautophagy
called
pexophagy.
Oxidative
stress
is
one
signals
that
activates
pexophagy
through
multiple
signaling
pathways.
Conversely,
impaired
results
accumulation
damaged
peroxisomes,
which
turn
leads
to
elevated
ROS
levels
oxidative
stress,
resulting
as
cellular
dysfunction
progression
diseases
neurodegeneration,
cancer,
metabolic
disorders.
This
review
explores
molecular
mechanisms
driving
its
regulation
with
particular
focus
on
ROS.
highlights
peroxisomal
proteins
ROS-mediated
pathways
regulating
In
addition,
emerging
evidence
suggests
dysregulation
closely
linked
neurological
disorders,
underscoring
potential
therapeutic
target.
Understanding
intricate
crosstalk
between
provides
new
insights
into
maintenance
homeostasis
offers
promising
directions
for
addressing
disorders
tightly
associated
stress.
Trends in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
HighlightsStructural
and
biochemical
studies
of
PINK1
activation
stabilisation
have
captured
TOM
complex
interactions
the
formation
a
PINK1–TOM–TIM
supercomplex.USP30
inhibition
shows
promising
preclinical
indications.FBXL4
is
major
suppressor
NIX/BNIP3-dependent
mitophagy.PPTC7
scaffolds
interaction
FBXL4–SCF
ligase
with
BNIP3
NIX.Control
PPTC7
mitochondrial
import
sets
levels
NIX.AbstractThe
selective
removal
mitochondria
by
mitophagy
proceeds
via
multiple
mechanisms
essential
for
human
well-being.
The
PINK1/Parkin
NIX/BNIP3
pathways
are
strongly
linked
to
dysfunction
hypoxia,
respectively.
Both
regulated
ubiquitylation
import.
Recent
elucidated
how
ubiquitin
kinase
acts
as
sensor
stress
through
stable
supercomplex.
stability
NIX
SCFFBXL4
complex.
Substrate
recognition
requires
an
adaptor
molecule,
PPTC7,
whose
availability
limited
Unravelling
functional
implications
each
mode
remains
critical
challenge.
We
propose
that
prompts
switch
between
these
two
pathways.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Autophagy
is
a
common
biological
phenomenon
in
eukaryotes
that
has
evolved
and
reshaped
to
maintain
cellular
homeostasis.
Under
the
pressure
of
starvation,
hypoxia,
immune
damage,
autophagy
provides
energy
nutrients
cells,
which
benefits
cell
survival.
In
mammals,
an
early
embryonic
nutrient
supply
system
involved
development,
implantation,
pregnancy
maintenance.
Recent
studies
have
found
imbalance
placental
tissue
plays
key
role
occurrence
development
complications,
such
as
gestational
hypertension,
obesity,
premature
birth,
miscarriage,
intrauterine
growth
restriction.
This
mini-review
summarizes
molecular
mechanism
regulation,
pathways,
related
factors
comprehensively
describes
complications.
Life Science Alliance,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(5), P. e202201825 - e202201825
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Peroxisomes
are
organelles
with
key
roles
in
metabolism
including
long-chain
fatty
acid
production.
Their
metabolic
functions
overlap
and
interconnect
those
of
mitochondria,
which
they
share
an
overlapping
but
distinct
proteome.
Both
degraded
by
selective
autophagy
processes
termed
pexophagy
mitophagy.
Although
mitophagy
has
received
intense
attention,
the
pathways
linked
to
associated
tools
less
well
developed.
We
have
identified
neddylation
inhibitor
MLN4924
as
a
potent
activator
show
that
this
is
mediated
HIF1α-dependent
up-regulation
BNIP3L/NIX,
known
adaptor
for
pathway
from
induced
USP30
deubiquitylase
CMPD-39,
we
identify
NBR1
central
player.
Our
work
suggests
level
complexity
regulation
peroxisome
turnover
includes
capacity
coordinate
mitophagy,
via
NIX,
acts
rheostat
both
processes.
Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
84(22), P. 4350 - 4367.e9
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Mitophagy
degrades
damaged
mitochondria,
but
we
show
here
that
it
can
also
target
functional
mitochondria.
This
latter
scenario
occurs
during
programmed
mitophagy
and
involves
the
receptors
NIX
BNIP3.
Although
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK),
energy-sensing
kinase,
influence
damaged-induced
mitophagy,
its
role
in
is
unclear.
We
found
AMPK
directly
inhibits
NIX-dependent
by
triggering
14-3-3-mediated
sequestration
of
ULK1,
via
ULK1
phosphorylation
at
two
sites:
Ser556
an
additional
identified
site,
Ser694.
By
contrast,
activation
increases
Parkin
enhances
rate
depolarization-induced
independently
ULK1.
this
happens
both
cultured
cells
tissues
vivo,
using
mito-QC
mouse
model.
Our
work
unveils
a
mechanism
whereby
downregulates
mitochondria
dysfunctional/damaged
ones.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
223(10)
Published: July 5, 2024
Peroxisomes
are
membrane-bound
organelles
harboring
metabolic
enzymes.
In
humans,
peroxisomes
required
for
normal
development,
yet
the
genes
regulating
peroxisome
function
remain
unclear.
We
performed
a
genome-wide
CRISPRi
screen
to
identify
novel
factors
involved
in
peroxisomal
homeostasis.
found
that
inhibition
of
RNF146,
an
E3
ligase
activated
by
poly(ADP-ribose),
reduced
import
proteins
into
peroxisomes.
RNF146-mediated
loss
depended
on
stabilization
and
activity
poly(ADP-ribose)
polymerases
TNKS
TNKS2,
which
bind
membrane
protein
PEX14.
propose
RNF146
TNKS/2
regulate
efficiency
PARsylation
at
membrane.
Interestingly,
we
increased
RNF146-dependent
degradation
non-peroxisomal
substrates,
including
β-catenin
destruction
complex
component
AXIN1,
was
sufficient
alter
amplitude
transcription.
Together,
these
observations
not
only
suggest
previously
undescribed
roles
regulation
but
also
role
bridging
with
Wnt/β-catenin
signaling
during
development.