Aging
is
a
complex
and
multifactorial
process,
characterized
by
progressive
decline
of
energy
metabolism
physiological
functions.
Although
considered
regular
process
occuring
in
all
living
organisms,
aging
associated
with
accumulative
oxidative
damage
cellular
biomolecules
increased
susceptibility
to
age-related
diseases.
Mitochondria
are
central
organelles
housing
several
metabolic
pathways
producing
the
major
part
ATP
used
cell,
through
phosphorylation.
During
electron
transport,
mitochondria
produce
ROS
constantly,
being
as
source
these
species.
Further,
involved
Ca2+
homeostasis
triggering
regulation
cell
death.
The
impairment
mitochondrial
functions
seems
be
aging-related
Several
theories
have
suggested
that
result
accumulated
ROS-mediated
modulation
production
observed
different
situations,
including
circadian
variations
caloric
restriction,
play
an
important
role
process.
In
this
chapter,
general
view
potentially
implicated
extended
lifespan
will
provided
dysfunctions
diseases
discussed.
Molecular Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 101481 - 101481
Published: March 25, 2022
Spatial
compartmentalization
of
metabolic
pathways
within
membrane-separated
organelles
is
key
to
the
ability
eukaryotic
cells
precisely
regulate
their
biochemical
functions.
Membrane-bound
such
as
mitochondria,
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
and
lysosomes
enable
concentration
precursors
optimized
chemical
environments,
greatly
accelerating
efficiency
both
anabolic
catabolic
reactions,
enabling
division
labor
optimal
utilization
resources.
However,
also
poses
a
challenge
because
it
creates
spatial
discontinuities
that
must
be
bridged
for
reaction
cascades
connected
completed.
To
do
so,
employ
different
methods
coordinate
fluxes
occurring
in
organelles,
membrane-localized
transporters
facilitate
regulated
metabolite
exchange
between
mitochondria
lysosomes,
non-vesicular
transport
via
physical
contact
sites
connecting
ER
with
well
localized
regulatory
signaling
processes
coordinately
activity
all
these
organelles.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 5, 2022
Abstract
The
SLC25
carrier
family
consists
of
53
transporters
that
shuttle
nutrients
and
co-factors
across
mitochondrial
membranes.
is
highly
redundant
their
transport
activities
coupled
to
metabolic
state.
Here,
we
use
a
pooled,
dual
CRISPR
screening
strategy
knocks
out
pairs
in
four
states
—
glucose,
galactose,
OXPHOS
inhibition,
absence
pyruvate
designed
unmask
the
inter-dependence
these
genes.
In
total,
screen
63
genes
states,
corresponding
2016
single
pair-wise
genetic
perturbations.
We
recover
19
gene-by-environment
(GxE)
interactions
9
gene-by-gene
(GxG)
interactions.
One
GxE
interaction
hit
illustrates
fitness
defect
folate
(SLC25A32)
KO
cells
genetically
buffered
galactose
due
lack
substrate
de
novo
purine
biosynthesis.
GxG
analysis
highlights
buffering
between
iron
transporter
SLC25A37
(A37)
poorly
characterized
SLC25A39
(A39).
Mitochondrial
metabolite
profiling,
organelle
assays,
structure-guided
mutagenesis
identify
A39
as
critical
for
glutathione
(GSH)
import.
Functional
studies
reveal
A39-mediated
homeostasis
A37-mediated
uptake
operate
jointly
support
OXPHOS.
Our
work
underscores
value
studying
family-wide
different
environments.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(6), P. 112641 - 112641
Published: June 1, 2023
Branched-chain
amino
acid
(BCAA)
metabolism
is
linked
to
glucose
homeostasis,
but
the
underlying
signaling
mechanisms
are
unclear.
We
find
that
gluconeogenesis
reduced
in
mice
deficient
of
Ppm1k,
a
positive
regulator
BCAA
catabolism,
which
protects
against
obesity-induced
intolerance.
Accumulation
branched-chain
keto
acids
(BCKAs)
inhibits
production
hepatocytes.
BCKAs
suppress
liver
mitochondrial
pyruvate
carrier
(MPC)
activity
and
pyruvate-supported
respiration.
Pyruvate-supported
selectively
suppressed
Ppm1k-deficient
can
be
restored
with
pharmacological
activation
BCKA
catabolism
by
BT2.
Finally,
hepatocytes
lack
aminotransferase
alleviates
accumulation
via
reversible
conversion
between
BCAAs
BCKAs.
This
renders
MPC
most
susceptible
circulating
levels
hence
sensor
catabolism.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4)
Published: April 27, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondria
are
the
centers
of
energy
and
material
metabolism,
they
also
serve
as
storage
dispatch
hubs
metal
ions.
Damage
to
mitochondrial
structure
function
can
cause
abnormal
levels
distribution
ions,
leading
cell
dysfunction
even
death.
For
a
long
time,
quality
control
pathways
such
dynamics
mitophagy
have
been
considered
inhibit
metal-induced
However,
with
discovery
new
metal-dependent
death
including
ferroptosis
cuproptosis,
increasing
evidence
shows
that
there
is
complex
relationship
between
This
article
reviews
latest
research
results
mechanisms
crosstalk
in
recent
years,
well
their
involvement
neurodegenerative
diseases,
tumors
other
order
provide
ideas
for
treatment
related
diseases.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: March 3, 2022
Tumor
budding
is
included
in
the
routine
diagnosis
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
and
considered
a
tumor
prognostic
factor
independent
TNM
staging.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
fibroblast-mediated
effect
bud-derived
C-C
chemokine
ligand
5
(CCL5)
on
microenvironment
(TME).Recruitment
assays
human
cytokine
array
were
used
detect
main
cytokines
that
CRC
buds
secrete
recruit
fibroblasts.
siRNA
transfection
inhibitor
treatment
investigate
role
fibroblast
CCL5
receptors
recruitment.
Subsequently,
transcriptome
sequencing
was
performed
explore
molecular
changes
occurring
fibroblasts
upon
stimulation
with
CCL5.
Finally,
clinical
specimens
orthotopic
xenograft
mouse
models
studied
contribution
angiogenesis
collagen
synthesis.Hematoxylin-eosin
staining
immunochemistry
revealed
higher
number
at
invasive
front
tissue
showing
than
sites
without
budding.
In
vitro
experiments
demonstrated
derived
from
could
by
acting
CCR5
also
positively
regulate
solute
carrier
family
25
member
24
(SLC25A24)
expression
fibroblasts,
potentially
activating
pAkt-pmTOR
signaling.
Moreover,
increase
α-SMAhigh
CD90high
FAPlow
thus
promote
enhancing
VEGFA
making
transdifferentiate
into
vascular
endothelial
cells.
results
showed
synthesis
through
contributing
progression.At
CRC,
can
via
CCR5-SLC25A24
signaling,
further
promoting
recruited
eventually
create
tumor-promoting
microenvironment.
Therefore,
may
serve
as
potential
diagnostic
marker
therapeutic
target
for
CRC.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 1008 - 1008
Published: July 7, 2020
Metabolite
carriers
of
the
mitochondrial
inner
membrane
are
crucial
for
cellular
physiology
since
mitochondria
contribute
essential
metabolic
reactions
and
synthesize
majority
ATP.
Like
almost
all
proteins,
have
to
be
imported
into
from
cytosol.
Carrier
precursors
utilize
a
specialized
translocation
pathway
dedicated
biogenesis
related
carrier
translocase
(TIM22)
pathway.
After
recognition
import
through
outer
via
(TOM)
complex,
ushered
intermembrane
space
by
hexameric
TIM
chaperones
ultimately
integrated
TIM22
translocase.
Recent
advances
shed
light
on
mechanisms
TOM
chaperone
function,
uncovered
an
unexpected
versatility
machineries,
revealed
novel
components
functional
crosstalk
human