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Krüppel-like factors in mitochondrial quality control
M Y Zhang1, H Zhang2, Y M Yao2
1Department of Nephrology, Tianjin Hospital of Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Frontiers in Physiology
|April 23, 2025
Summary
Krüppel-like factors (KLFs) regulate mitochondrial quality control, impacting processes like biogenesis and mitophagy. This review explores KLFs
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Cellular Biology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Krüppel-like factors (KLFs) are transcription factors crucial for cellular processes.
- Mitochondrial homeostasis depends on a robust mitochondrial quality control (MQC) system.
- Dysregulation of MQC is implicated in various pathophysiological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current advancements in understanding the roles of KLFs in MQC.
- To elucidate the regulatory mechanisms of KLFs in key MQC processes.
- To explore the therapeutic potential of pharmacological KLF modulation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of KLFs and MQC.
- Analysis of KLFs' involvement in mitochondrial biogenesis.
- Examination of KLFs' roles in mitochondrial fusion/fission, mitophagy, and mitochondrial unfolded protein response.
Main Results:
- KLFs are implicated in regulating mitochondrial biogenesis and dynamics (fusion/fission).
- KLFs play roles in mitophagy and the mitochondrial unfolded protein response.
- Specific pharmacological targeting of KLFs shows therapeutic promise.
Conclusions:
- KLFs are key regulators of mitochondrial quality control.
- Understanding KLF mechanisms in MQC opens avenues for targeted therapies.
- Pharmacological modulation of KLFs offers a potential strategy for treating diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction.
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