Excessive
mitochondrial
fragmentation
is
associated
with
the
pathologic
dysfunction
implicated
in
pathogenesis
of
etiologically-diverse
diseases,
including
many
neurodegenerative
disorders.
The
integrated
stress
response
(ISR)
–
comprising
four
eIF2α
kinases
PERK,
GCN2,
PKR,
and
HRI
a
prominent
stress-responsive
signaling
pathway
that
regulates
morphology
function
to
diverse
types
insult.
This
suggests
pharmacologic,
stress-independent
activation
ISR
represents
potential
strategy
mitigate
human
disease.
Here,
we
show
or
GCN2
promotes
adaptive
elongation
prevents
induced
by
calcium
ionophore
ionomycin.
Further,
these
reduces
restores
basal
patient
fibroblasts
expressing
pathogenic
D414V
variant
pro-fusion
GTPase
MFN2
neurological
dysfunctions
ataxia,
optic
atrophy,
sensorineural
hearing
loss.
These
results
identify
as
prevent
disease-relevant
chemical
genetic
insults,
further
motivating
pursuit
highly
selective
kinase-activating
compounds
therapeutic
diseases.
Biochemical Society Transactions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(1), P. 65 - 74
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Oxidative
stress,
an
imbalance
between
pro-oxidant
and
antioxidant
status,
favouring
the
state
is
a
result
of
increased
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
or
inadequate
protection.
ROS
are
produced
through
several
mechanisms
in
cells
including
during
mitochondrial
oxidative
phosphorylation.
Increased
mitochondrial-derived
associated
with
dysfunction,
early
event
age-related
diseases
such
as
Alzheimer's
(ADs)
metabolic
disorders
diabetes.
AD
post-mortem
investigations
affected
brain
regions
have
shown
accumulation
damage
to
macromolecules,
stress
has
been
considered
important
contributor
disease
pathology.
An
increase
which
leads
levels
superoxide,
hydrogen
peroxide
other
potentially
vicious
cycle
both
causative
consequence
dysfunction.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
may
be
ameliorated
by
molecules
capacities
that
accumulate
mitochondria
carotenoids.
However,
role
carotenoids
mitigating
not
fully
understood.
A
better
understanding
antioxidants
function
promising
lead
towards
development
novel
effective
treatment
strategies
for
diseases.
This
review
evaluates
summarises
some
latest
developments
insights
into
effects
on
focus
properties
The
mitochondria-protective
key
therapeutic
targeting
emerging
drug
Excessive
mitochondrial
fragmentation
is
associated
with
the
pathologic
dysfunction
implicated
in
pathogenesis
of
etiologically-diverse
diseases,
including
many
neurodegenerative
disorders.
The
integrated
stress
response
(ISR)
–
comprising
four
eIF2α
kinases
PERK,
GCN2,
PKR,
and
HRI
a
prominent
stress-responsive
signaling
pathway
that
regulates
morphology
function
to
diverse
types
insult.
This
suggests
pharmacologic
activation
ISR
represents
potential
strategy
mitigate
human
disease.
Here,
we
show
or
GCN2
promotes
adaptive
elongation
prevents
induced
by
calcium
ionophore
ionomycin.
Further,
reduces
restores
basal
patient
fibroblasts
expressing
pathogenic
D414V
variant
pro-fusion
GTPase
MFN2
neurological
dysfunctions
ataxia,
optic
atrophy,
sensorineural
hearing
loss.
These
results
identify
as
prevent
disease-relevant
chemical
genetic
insults,
further
motivating
pursuit
highly
selective
kinase-activating
compounds
therapeutic
diseases.
Archives of Dermatological Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
317(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Abstract
Previous
research
has
identified
a
variety
of
factors
that
contribute
to
the
development
and
maintenance
wounds.
Concurrently,
electroacupuncture
been
demonstrated
facilitate
wound
healing.
However,
effects
transcutaneous
electrical
acustimulation
(TEA)
on
healing,
as
well
its
relationship
with
key
such
Wnt3a,
TGF-β,
Akt,
c-Myc,
VEGF-A,
SP1,
nitric
oxide
(NO),
mitochondrial
function,
remain
largely
unexplored.
We
hypothesize
TEA
will
activate
signaling
enhance
functions
promote
repair
skin
wounds
in
mice.
An
vivo
experimental
study
was
conducted
utilizing
mouse
models
The
comprised
three
groups:
treatment
group,
model
control
group.
Wound
areas
were
measured
by
calculating
product
length
width
each
using
calipers.
Single-cell
suspensions
prepared
excising
immediately
surrounding
tissue.
These
stained
Trypan
blue
assess
cell
viability,
specific
probes
measure
rate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
positivity,
reagents
quantify
NO
content.
Western
blotting
(WB)
employed
evaluate
protein
levels
associated
tissue
changes,
while
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qPCR)
used
RNA
expression
levels.
Immunofluorescence
staining
performed
visualize
content
other
relevant
cellular
structures
within
sections.
exhibited
anti-inflammatory
properties
promoted
healing
blot
analysis
revealed
enhanced
proteins
SP1
during
process.
sections
indicated
upregulated
COL1A1,
MFN1,
GRP75,
GRP78,
GRP75/ROS,
GRP78/ROS,
ISCU,
UCP1
downregulating
FIS1.
Additionally,
qPCR
results
IL-10
miRNA205-5p
inhibiting
MMP9
modulates
various
molecules,
influences
chaperone
related
stress
recovery
responses,
along
dynamics
metabolism.
Graphical
abstract
Excessive
mitochondrial
fragmentation
is
associated
with
the
pathologic
dysfunction
implicated
in
pathogenesis
of
etiologically
diverse
diseases,
including
many
neurodegenerative
disorders.
The
integrated
stress
response
(ISR)
–
comprising
four
eIF2α
kinases
PERK,
GCN2,
PKR,
and
HRI
a
prominent
stress-responsive
signaling
pathway
that
regulates
morphology
function
to
types
insult.
This
suggests
pharmacologic
activation
ISR
represents
potential
strategy
mitigate
human
disease.
Here,
we
show
or
GCN2
promotes
adaptive
elongation
prevents
induced
by
calcium
ionophore
ionomycin.
Further,
reduces
restores
basal
patient
fibroblasts
expressing
pathogenic
D414V
variant
pro-fusion
GTPase
MFN2
neurological
dysfunctions,
ataxia,
optic
atrophy,
sensorineural
hearing
loss.
These
results
identify
as
prevent
disease-relevant
chemical
genetic
insults,
further
motivating
pursuit
highly
selective
kinase-activating
compounds
therapeutic
diseases.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. e28921 - e28921
Published: March 29, 2024
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
is
one
common
cardiovascular
complication
without
effective
treatments.
Dihydromyricetin
(DHY),
a
natural
dihydroflavonol
compound
extracted
from
Ampelopsis
grossedentata,
possesses
versatile
pharmacologically
important
effects.
In
our
current
research,
we
planned
to
evaluate
the
impact
and
probable
DHY
mechanisms
in
high
glucose
(HG)-induced
cardiomyocytes.
Primary
cardiomyocytes
were
pretreated
with
different
concentrations
of
(0,
20,
40,
80,
160,
320
μM)
for
various
time
1,
2,
4,
12,
24
h).
They
then
stimulated
48
h
5.5
mmol/L
normal
(NG)
33.3
(HG).
Cell
viability,
adenosine-triphosphate
(ATP)
levels,
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
release
detected.
JC-1
staining
was
employed
measure
mitochondrial
membrane
potential.
MitoSOX
dihydroethidium
(DHE)
applied
oxidative
stress
levels.
TDT
mediated
dUTP
nick
end
labeling
(TUNEL)
used
apoptotic
Expressions
calcium/calmodulin-dependent
protein
kinase
II
(CaMKII),
phospholamban
(PLB),
optic
atrophy
1
(OPA1),
dynamin-related
(DRP1),
caspase
3,
mixed
lineage
domain
like
(MLKL),
receptor
interacting
3
(RIPK3),
(RIPK1)
detected
by
immunofluorescence
and/or
Western
blot.
improved
cell
enhanced
ATP
level,
decreased
LDH
content
HG-stimulated
cardiomyocytes,
suggesting
attenuating
injury.
reduced
number
TUNEL
positive
cells,
inhibited
RIPK3
cleaved-caspase
expression,
implying
alleviated
necroptosis
diminished
monomers,
DHE
fluorescence
intensity
as
well
DRP1
expression
but
increased
aggregates
OPA1
indicating
that
attenuated
also
CaMKII
activity
suppressed
PLB
phosphorylation
oxidation
HG-induced
injury
wherein
necroptosis,
repressed
ROS
production,
oxidation,
may
serve
potential
agent
prevent
treat
diabetic
cardiomyopathy.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Mitochondrial
dysfunction,
characterized
by
elevated
oxidative
stress,
impaired
energy
balance,
and
dysregulated
mitochondrial
dynamics,
is
a
hallmark
of
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
its
comorbidities.
Ferulic
acid
(FA),
principal
phenolic
compound
found
in
whole
grains,
has
demonstrated
potential
ameliorating
stress
preserving
homeostasis.
However,
the
influence
FA
on
health
within
context
MetS
remains
unexplored.
Moreover,
impact
autophagy,
which
essential
for
maintaining
homeostasis
integrity,
not
fully
understood.
Here,
we
aimed
to
study
mechanisms
action
regulating
autophagy
using
palmitate-treated
HepG2
hepatocytes
as
cell
model.
We
that
improved
restoring
redox
balance
optimizing
including
biogenesis
fusion/fission
ratio.
Additionally,
was
shown
recover
activate
AMPK-related
signaling.
Our
results
provide
new
insights
into
therapeutic
mitochondria-targeting
agent
prevention
treatment
MetS.
Neuroinflammation
is
one
of
the
essential
pathogeneses
cognitive
damage
suffering
from
sepsis-associated
encephalopathy
(SAE).
Lots
evidences
showed
microglia
presented
mitochondrial
fragmentation
during
SAE.
This
study
investigated
protective
effects
and
novel
mechanisms
inhibiting
via
division
inhibitor
1
(Mdivi-1)
on
in
The
SAE
model
was
performed
by
cecal
ligation
puncture
(CLP),
Mdivi-1
administrated
intraperitoneal
injection.
Morris
water
maze
to
assess
function.
Mitochondrial
morphology
observed
electron
microscope
or
MitoTracker
staining.
qRT-PCR,
immunofluorescence
staining,
western
blots
were
used
detect
inflammatory
factors
protein
content,
respectively.
Flow
cytometry
polarization
hippocampal
microglia.
Bioinformatics
analysis
verify
hypotheses.
administration
alleviated
sepsis-induced
fragmentation,
activation,
polarization,
damage.
neuroinflammation
oxidative
stress
suppressed
NF-κB
Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1
pathways
following
administration;
meanwhile,
pyroptosis
reduced,
which
associated
with
enhanced
autophagosome
formation
p62
elevation
administration.
Inhibition
beneficial
disturbance,
are
related
alleviating
neuroinflammation,
stress,
pyroptosis.