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Clea Bárcena¹, Pablo Mayoral¹, Pedro M Quirós²

¹Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina, Instituto Universitario de Oncología (IUOPA), Universidad de Oviedo, 33006-Oviedo, Spain.

International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

|August 4, 2018

Summary

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Mitohormesis, a cellular stress response, enhances health and lifespan by improving mitochondrial function and communication with the nucleus. This protective mechanism offers potential therapeutic strategies for human health.

Keywords:

Aging Hormesis Mitochondria Mitokine ROS UPR(mt)

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Area of Science:

Cellular Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
Aging Research

Background:

Mitohormesis describes a biological response where mild mitochondrial stress enhances cellular health and organismal viability.
This process involves mitonuclear communication, a dialogue between mitochondria and the cell nucleus crucial for stress response.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diverse signals and pathways mediating mitohormesis across various animal models.
To elucidate the effects of mitohormesis on healthspan, metabolism, and immune function.
To explore the therapeutic potential of targeting mitohormetic pathways for human health improvement.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on mitohormesis, focusing on signaling pathways and molecular mediators.
Analysis of studies investigating the impact of mitohormesis on lifespan and healthspan in model organisms (worms to mammals).
Examination of the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS), metabolites, and other stress signals in activating mitohormesis.

Main Results:

Mitohormesis activation, particularly through increased mitochondrial ROS, enhances lifespan and healthspan.
Key mediators include reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial metabolites, proteotoxic signals, and mitokines.
Associated protective mechanisms include the mitochondrial unfolded protein response and increased mitokine expression.

Conclusions:

Mitohormesis represents a conserved protective mechanism with significant implications for health and survival.
Understanding mitohormetic pathways is vital for deciphering the balance between cellular damage and survival.
Targeting mitohormesis offers a promising avenue for developing novel therapies to improve human health and longevity.