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Assessment of Open Probability of the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore in the Setting of Coenzyme Q Excess
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Assessment of Open Probability of the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore in the Setting of Coenzyme Q Excess

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Mitochondrial permeability transition pore-dependent necrosis

Dexter J Robichaux1, Mikako Harata2, Elizabeth Murphy2

  • 1Department of Integrative Physiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.

Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
|November 21, 2022
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Mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP)-dependent cell death involves mitochondrial dysfunction and is linked to heart and brain injuries. Targeting the mPTP may reduce tissue damage after ischemic events.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP)-dependent cell death is a necrotic process.
  • It is triggered by mitochondrial dysfunction, elevated Ca2+ and reactive oxygen species.
  • This cell death pathway is implicated in ischemic injuries and degenerative diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review molecular triggers and regulators of mPTP-dependent necrosis.
  • Focus on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury.
  • Discuss downstream consequences and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of research over the past 50 years.
  • Identification of mPTP regulators and pore-forming components.
  • Analysis of downstream effects and therapeutic potential.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in identifying mPTP regulators and components.
  • Understanding of molecular triggers and consequences of mPTP opening.
  • Potential therapeutic strategies targeting mPTP are emerging.

Conclusions:

  • mPTP-dependent cell death is a key mechanism in ischemic injury.
  • Targeting the mPTP offers a promising therapeutic avenue.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate mPTP function and therapeutic applications.
Keywords:
ANTATP synthaseBAKBAXCalciumCypDIschemia reperfusionMPTPMitochondriaMitochondrial dysfunctionNecrosisPermeability transitionROS

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