Mitochondria
are
essential
for
cellular
functions,
such
as
energy
production.
Human
mitochondrial
DNA
(mtDNA),
encoding
13
distinct
genes,
two
rRNA,
and
22
tRNA,
is
crucial
maintaining
vital
along
with
nuclear-encoded
proteins.
However,
mtDNA
prone
to
somatic
mutations
due
replication
errors
reactive
oxygen
species
exposure.
These
can
accumulate,
leading
heteroplasmic
conditions
associated
severe
metabolic
diseases.
Therefore,
developing
methodologies
improve
health
highly
demanded.
Introducing
nucleic
acids
directly
into
mitochondria
a
promising
strategy
control
gene
expression.
Messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
delivery
especially
offers
several
advantages
faster
expression
reduced
risk
of
genome
integration
if
accidentally
delivered
the
cell
nucleus.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
effect
poly(A)
tail
length
mRNA
on
translation
achieve
efficient
We
used
peptide-based
targeting
system,
mitoNEET-(RH)
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Ischemia-reperfusion
injury
(IRI)
is
a
common
cause
of
acute
kidney
(AKI).
The
susceptible
to
IRI
under
several
clinical
conditions,
including
hypotension,
sepsis,
and
surgical
procedures,
such
as
partial
nephrectomy
transplantation.
Extensive
research
has
been
conducted
on
the
mechanism
intervention
strategies
renal
in
past
decades;
however,
complex
pathophysiology
IRI-induced
AKI
(IRI-AKI)
not
fully
understood,
there
remains
lack
effective
treatments
for
AKI.
Renal
involves
processes,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
inflammation,
apoptosis.
Mitochondria,
centers
energy
metabolism,
are
increasingly
recognized
substantial
contributors
early
phases
IRI.
Multiple
mitochondrial
lesions
have
observed
tubular
epithelial
cells
(TECs)
IRI-AKI
mice,
damaged
or
dysfunctional
mitochondria
toxic
because
they
produce
ROS
release
cell
death
factors,
resulting
TEC
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
advances
pathology
ischemic
highlight
promising
therapeutic
approaches
targeting
dysfunction
prevent
treat
human
AJP Renal Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
326(5), P. F768 - F779
Published: March 7, 2024
Mitochondria
are
essential
organelles
in
the
human
body,
serving
as
metabolic
factory
of
whole
organism.
When
mitochondria
dysfunctional,
it
can
affect
all
organs
body.
The
kidney
is
rich
mitochondria,
and
its
function
closely
related
to
development
diseases.
Studying
relationship
between
disease
progression
great
interest.
In
past
decade,
scientists
have
made
inspiring
progress
investigating
role
pathophysiology
renal
This
article
discusses
various
mechanisms
for
maintaining
mitochondrial
quality,
including
energetics,
biogenesis,
dynamics,
DNA
repair,
proteolysis
unfolded
protein
response,
autophagy,
mitochondria-derived
vesicles,
mitocytosis.
also
highlights
cross
talk
other
organelles,
with
a
focus
on
Finally,
concludes
an
overview
mitochondria-related
clinical
research.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(50), P. 18460 - 18469
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Abnormal
mitochondrial
state
has
been
implicated
in
the
pathogenesis
of
various
diseases
including
neurodegenerative
disorders,
myopathies,
cardiovascular
diseases,
and
cancers.
Assessing
functionality
can
be
achieved
by
monitoring
alterations
polarity
DNA
(mtDNA)
integrity,
which
serve
as
valuable
biomarkers.
Hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S),
a
gaseous
signaling
molecule,
plays
regulatory
role
respiratory
chain
activity,
ATP
synthesis,
calcium
ion
balance,
thereby
influencing
cellular
metabolism
signal
transduction.
Investigating
interplay
between
H2S,
polarity,
mtDNA
enhance
our
understanding
underlying
mechanisms
involved
H2S-mediated
functions.
To
address
this,
we
designed
mitochondria-targeted
multichannel
fluorescent
probe,
HNA,
capable
cascaded
detection
H2S
well
parallel
mtDNA.
The
probe
exhibited
significant
turn-on
response
to
emitting
at
approximately
604
nm,
while
product
HNAP
demonstrated
high
sensitivity
within
wavelength
range
526–591
nm.
Additionally,
was
able
bind
DNA,
resulting
an
enhanced
long-wave
emission
668
Facilitated
study
provides
novel
insights
into
maintaining
validates
its
protective
effect
on
through
antioxidative
mechanisms.
Overall,
this
work
proposes
potential
therapeutic
strategy
for
modulating
inflammatory
process
mitochondrial-related
diseases.
BMC Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Aug. 24, 2023
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
in
kidney
cells
has
been
implicated
the
pathogenesis
of
chronic
disease
(CKD).
Estimation
mitochondrial
DNA
copy
number
(mtDNA-CN)
is
considered
a
convenient
method
for
representing
function
large
samples.
However,
no
study
investigated
association
between
mtDNA-CN
and
CKD
older
adults
with
highest
prevalence.
The
objective
to
examine
cross-sectional
prospective
associations
values
risk
determine
whether
represents
novel
potential
biomarker
recognition
risk.In
Chinese
community-based
cohort
over
65-year-olds,
we
included
14,467
participants
(52.6%
females).
was
defined
by
eGFR
<
60
mL/min/1.73
m2
or
ICD-10
codes
(patients
=
3831
(26.5%)).
Participants
had
peripheral
blood
levels
calculated
from
probe
intensities
Axiom
CAS
Array.The
prevalence
decreased
per
1-SD
increment,
independent
established
factors
(odds
ratio
[OR]
SD
0.90,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
0.86,
0.93,
P
0.001),
comparable
strength
these
factors.
Furthermore,
progression
stratified
according
worsening
categories.
more
severe
stage
gradually
as
increased
(P
trend
0.001).
Non-CKD
quartile
lower
developing
compared
lowest
within
2
years
follow-up,
reducing
36%
(95%
CI
0.42,
0.97;
0.037).Based
on
analysis
largest
sample
date
investigating
adults,
higher
were
found
be
associated
CKD,
suggesting
that
reduced
level
factor
CKD.
Renal Failure,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
45(2)
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Wasp
venom
can
trigger
local
and
systemic
reactions,
with
the
kidneys
being
commonly
affected,
potentially
causing
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI).
Despite
of
recent
advances,
our
knowledge
on
underlying
mechanisms
toxicity
targeted
therapies
remain
poor.
AKI
result
from
direct
nephrotoxic
effects
wasp
or
secondary
rhabdomyolysis
intravascular
hemolysis,
which
will
release
myoglobin
free
hemoglobin.
Inflammatory
responses
play
a
central
role
in
these
pathological
mechanisms.
Noteworthily,
successful
establishment
suitable
experimental
model
assist
basic
research
clinical
advancements
related
to
venom-induced
AKI.
The
combination
therapeutic
plasma
exchange
continuous
renal
replacement
therapy
appears
be
preferred
treatment
for
In
addition,
studies
cilastatin
varespladib
have
shown
their
potential
as
agents.
This
review
summarizes
available
evidence
AKI,
particular
focus
inflammatory
targets
drugs,
and,
therefore,
aiming
support
development
against
World Journal of Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
The
occurrence
of
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
in
critically
ill
patients
is
often
associated
with
increased
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
Despite
extensive
research,
a
consensus
yet
to
be
arrived,
especially
regarding
the
optimal
timing
indications
for
initiation
replacement
therapy
(KRT)
patients.
There
no
clear
guidance
available
on
weaning
from
KRT.
More
recently,
various
biomarkers
have
produced
promising
prognostic
prediction
such
patients,
need
KRT
its
termination.
Most
these
are
indicative
damage
stress,
rather
than
recovery.
However,
large-scale
validation
studies
required
guide
cutoff
values
among
different
patient
cohorts
so
as
identify
optimum
This
article
reviews
detail
summarizes
individual
roles
decision-making
process
termination
AKI
supportive
literature.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 25, 2025
Purpose
Radiotherapy
is
a
cornerstone
of
breast
cancer
(BRCA)
treatment.
Accurately
predicting
tumor
radiosensitivity
critical
for
optimizing
therapeutic
outcomes
and
personalizing
treatment
strategies.
DNA
repair
pathways
are
key
determinants
radiotherapy
response.
Thus,
we
aimed
to
develop
novel
repair-related
model
identify
potential
targets
enhancing
efficacy.
Methods
A
retrospective
study
was
conducted
using
data
from
942
BRCA
patients
TCGA
database.
model,
comprising
index,
developed
LASSO
regression
analysis.
Patients
were
stratified
into
radiosensitive
(RS)
radioresistant
(RR)
groups
based
on
their
index
(RSI).
Associations
between
the
RSI,
clinicopathological
parameters,
PD-L1
status
analyzed.
The
CIBERSORT
ESTIMATE
algorithms
employed
characterize
immune
landscape
microenvironment.
Tumor
Immune
Dysfunction
Exclusion
(TIDE)
algorithm
pRRophetic
platform
used
predict
responses.
Key
genes
identified
in
further
validated
vitro
qRT-PCR
experiments.
Results
We
successfully
constructed
incorporating
10
genes.
RS
group
exhibited
significantly
better
prognosis
compared
RR
group,
but
this
benefit
limited
those
receiving
radiotherapy.
This
survival
associated
with
signature
absent
who
did
not
receive
displayed
distinct
molecular
profile
characterized
by
enrichment
TGF-β
signaling
protein
secretion
pathways,
potentially
contributing
enhanced
radiosensitivity.
Furthermore,
increased
infiltration
cells.
Notably,
RS-PD-L1-high
subgroup
demonstrated
most
favorable
highest
cell
infiltration,
highlighting
responsiveness
immunotherapy.
In
addition,
heightened
sensitivity
CDK
HER2
inhibitors.
Conversely,
resistance
DNA-damaging
drugs.
These
findings
supported
experiments
MCF-7
MCF-7/IR
lines,
confirming
differential
expression
Conclusion
conclusion,
established
cancer.
Our
reveals
strong
association
radiosensitivity,
antitumor
immunity,
immunotherapy
benefit,
particularly
within
subgroup.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: April 22, 2025
Vacuole
and
mitochondria
patch
(vCLAMP)
protein
Mcp1
is
crucial
in
eukaryotic
cells
response
to
environmental
stress,
but
the
mechanism
of
Saccharomyces
boulardii
(S.
boulardii)
against
pathogenic
fungi
unclear.
This
work
first
explored
role
S.
Candida
albicans
(C.
albicans).
The
results
showed
that
located
on
vacuolar
mitochondrial
membrane
boulardii.
Overexpression
inhibited
adhesion
hyphal
formation
C.
vitro.
mice
model
intestinal
infection
revealed
WT-pGK1-MCP1
mutant
enhanced
ability
antagonize
infecting
gut.
High
performance
liquid
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
analysis
demonstrated
overexpressing
promoted
production
2-phenylethanol.
latter
a
secondary
metabolite
boulardii,
can
inhibit
biofilm
albicans.
reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction
western
blotting
confirmed
2-phenylethanol
by
regulating
expression
level
Aro10.
Notably,
RNA-sequencing
Gene
Ontology
enrichment
analyses
impaired
oxidative
stress
reveals
critical
metabolism,
which
provide
theoretical
basis
for
as
antifungal
biologic
therapy
prevent
treat
infection.