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    • Metabolic Research

    Background:

    • 4'-phosphopantetheinyl (4'PP) groups are essential cofactors for numerous enzymes.
    • Mitochondrial 4'PP-modified proteins are known, but a mammalian mitochondrial phosphopantetheinyl transferase (PPTase) was previously undiscovered.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the mammalian PPTase responsible for mitochondrial 4'PP modification.
    • To elucidate the role of this PPTase in mitochondrial function and metabolism.
    • To investigate the pathogenic potential of specific AASDHPPT variants.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated the localization and function of the cytoplasmic PPTase AASDHPPT.
    • Utilized genetic manipulation to assess the impact of AASDHPPT loss on mitochondrial pathways.
    • Analyzed the role of the N-terminal mitochondrial targeting sequence of AASDHPPT.

    Main Results:

    • The cytoplasmic AASDHPPT is essential for mitochondrial respiration and oxidative metabolism.
    • Loss of AASDHPPT impairs 4'-PP modification of mitochondrial acyl carrier protein and mitochondrial fatty acid synthesis (mtFAS).
    • AASDHPPT localizes to the mitochondrial matrix via an N-terminal targeting sequence, which is required for its function.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel mitochondrial localization of AASDHPPT is critical for supporting mtFAS activity and oxidative function.
    • Two variants in AASDHPPT are likely pathogenic in humans, causing loss of mtFAS activity.