Mitochondrial dynamics in health and disease: mechanisms and potential targets

W Chen, H Zhao, Y Li - Signal transduction and targeted therapy, 2023 - nature.com
Mitochondria are organelles that are able to adjust and respond to different stressors and
metabolic needs within a cell, showcasing their plasticity and dynamic nature. These …

Neuroinflammation in cerebral ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion injuries: from pathophysiology to therapeutic strategies

A Jurcau, A Simion - International journal of molecular sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Its increasing incidence has led stroke to be the second leading cause of death worldwide.
Despite significant advances in recanalization strategies, patients are still at risk for …

Mitochondrial electron transport chain is necessary for NLRP3 inflammasome activation

LK Billingham, JS Stoolman, K Vasan… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
The NLRP3 inflammasome is linked to sterile and pathogen-dependent inflammation, and
its dysregulation underlies many chronic diseases. Mitochondria have been implicated as …

Metabolism of tissue macrophages in homeostasis and pathology

SK Wculek, G Dunphy, I Heras-Murillo… - Cellular & molecular …, 2022 - nature.com
Cellular metabolism orchestrates the intricate use of tissue fuels for catabolism and
anabolism to generate cellular energy and structural components. The emerging field of …

Control of gasdermin D oligomerization and pyroptosis by the Ragulator-Rag-mTORC1 pathway

CL Evavold, I Hafner-Bratkovič, P Devant, JM D'Andrea… - Cell, 2021 - cell.com
The process of pyroptosis is mediated by inflammasomes and a downstream effector known
as gasdermin D (GSDMD). Upon cleavage by inflammasome-associated caspases, the N …

Reactive oxygen species in macrophages: sources and targets

M Canton, R Sánchez-Rodríguez, I Spera… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are fundamental for macrophages to eliminate invasive
microorganisms. However, as observed in nonphagocytic cells, ROS play essential roles in …

Interaction between macrophages and ferroptosis

Y Yang, Y Wang, L Guo, W Gao, TL Tang, M Yan - Cell death & disease, 2022 - nature.com
Ferroptosis, a newly discovered iron-dependent cell death pathway, is characterized by lipid
peroxidation and GSH depletion mediated by iron metabolism and is morphologically …

NAD+ metabolism: pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic potential

N Xie, L Zhang, W Gao, C Huang, PE Huber… - Signal transduction and …, 2020 - nature.com
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and its metabolites function as critical regulators
to maintain physiologic processes, enabling the plastic cells to adapt to environmental …

Functions of ROS in macrophages and antimicrobial immunity

M Herb, M Schramm - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a chemically defined group of reactive molecules
derived from molecular oxygen. ROS are involved in a plethora of processes in cells in all …

Mitochondria as cellular and organismal signaling hubs

K Shen, CL Pender, R Bar-Ziv, H Zhang… - Annual review of cell …, 2022 - annualreviews.org
Mitochondria are traditionally known as the powerhouse of the cell, but their functions
extend far beyond energy production. They are vital in cellular and organismal pathways …