| RRC ID |
85259
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| Author |
Howden JH, Hakansson H, Nieto-Rostro M, McAdam R, Arber C, Brandon NJ, Kittler JT.
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| Title |
Hexokinase 2 interacts with PINK1 to facilitate mitophagy in astrocytes and restrain inflammation-induced neurotoxicity.
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| Journal |
Cell Rep
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| Abstract |
Mitochondria are essential for ATP production, calcium buffering, and apoptotic signaling, with mitophagy playing a critical role in removing dysfunctional mitochondria. This study demonstrates that PINK1-dependent mitophagy occurs more rapidly and is less spatially restricted in astrocytes compared to neurons. We identified hexokinase 2 (HK2) as a key regulator of mitophagy in astrocytes, forming a glucose-dependent complex with PINK1 in response to mitochondrial damage. Additionally, exposure to neuroinflammatory stimuli enhances PINK1/HK2-dependent mitophagy, providing neuroprotection. These findings contribute to our understanding of mitophagy mechanisms in astrocytes and underscore the importance of PINK1 in cellular health and function within the context of neurodegenerative diseases.
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| Volume |
44(6)
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| Pages |
115809
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| Published |
2025-6-24
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115809
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| PII |
S2211-1247(25)00580-7
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| PMID |
40531619
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| MeSH |
Animals
Astrocytes* / metabolism
Astrocytes* / pathology
Hexokinase* / metabolism
Humans
Inflammation* / metabolism
Inflammation* / pathology
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mitochondria / metabolism
Mitophagy*
Neurons / metabolism
Neurons / pathology
Protein Kinases* / metabolism
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| IF |
8.109
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| Resource |
| DNA material |
mito-SRAI_pcDNA3 (RDB18223) |
