RRC ID 80860
Author Ren X, Zhou H, Sun Y, Fu H, Ran Y, Yang B, Yang F, Bjorklund M, Xu S.
Title MIRO-1 interacts with VDAC-1 to regulate mitochondrial membrane potential in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Journal EMBO Rep
Abstract Precise regulation of mitochondrial fusion and fission is essential for cellular activity and animal development. Imbalances between these processes can lead to fragmentation and loss of normal membrane potential in individual mitochondria. In this study, we show that MIRO-1 is stochastically elevated in individual fragmented mitochondria and is required for maintaining mitochondrial membrane potential. We further observe a higher level of membrane potential in fragmented mitochondria in fzo-1 mutants and wounded animals. Moreover, MIRO-1 interacts with VDAC-1, a crucial mitochondrial ion channel located in the outer mitochondrial membrane, and this interaction depends on the residues E473 of MIRO-1 and K163 of VDAC-1. The E473G point mutation disrupts their interaction, resulting in a reduction of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Our findings suggest that MIRO-1 regulates membrane potential and maintains mitochondrial activity and animal health by interacting with VDAC-1. This study provides insight into the mechanisms underlying the stochastic maintenance of membrane potential in fragmented mitochondria.
Volume 24(8)
Pages e56297
Published 2023-8-3
DOI 10.15252/embr.202256297
PMID 37306041
PMC PMC10398670
MeSH Animals Caenorhabditis elegans* / genetics Caenorhabditis elegans* / metabolism Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins* / genetics Caenorhabditis elegans Proteins* / metabolism Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial Mitochondria / genetics Mitochondria / metabolism Mitochondrial Membranes / metabolism Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel 1 / genetics Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel 1 / metabolism
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C.elegans tm1133 tm1107 tm1966