Molecular Biology Digest of Cell Mitophagy

International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology
Ivana MaticMichelangelo Campanella

Abstract

The homeostasis of eukaryotic cells relies on efficient mitochondrial function. The control of mitochondrial quality is framed by the combination of distinct but interdependent mechanisms spanning biogenesis, regulation of dynamic network, and finely tuned degradation either through ubiquitin-proteasome system or autophagy (mitophagy). There is continuous evolution on the pathways orchestrating the mitochondrial response to stress signals and the organelle adaptation to quality control during acute and subtle dysfunctions. Notably, it remains indeed ill-defined whether active mitophagy leads to cell survival or death by defective mitochondrial degradation. Above all, uncharted is whether and how pharmacologically tackle these mechanisms may lead to conceive novel therapeutic strategies for treating conditions associated with the defective mitochondria. Here, we attempt to provide a chronological and comprehensive overview of the determining discoveries, which have led to the current knowledge of mitophagy.

Citations

Mar 31, 2018·Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience·Daniela StrobbeMichelangelo Campanella
Feb 24, 2021·Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences : CMLS·Daniela StrobbeMichelangelo Campanella

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