Title
Loss of HtrA2/Omi activity in non-neuronal tissues of adult mice causes premature aging
Abbreviated Journal Title
Cell Death Differ.
Keywords
HtrA2; mitochondria; quality control; aging; neurodegeneration; mitochondrial DNA; MITOCHONDRIAL-DNA MUTATIONS; SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA; OXIDATIVE STRESS; QUALITY-CONTROL; CELL-DEATH; PROTEASE; OPA1; AUTOPHAGY; FUSION; MUSCLE; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Cell Biology
Abstract
mnd2 mice die prematurely as a result of neurodegeneration 30-40 days after birth due to loss of the enzymatic activity of the mitochondrial quality control protease HtrA2/Omi. Here, we show that transgenic expression of human HtrA2/Omi in the central nervous system of mnd2 mice rescues them from neurodegeneration and prevents their premature death. Interestingly, adult transgenic mnd2 mice develop accelerated aging phenotypes, such as premature weight loss, hair loss, reduced fertility, curvature of the spine, heart enlargement, increased autophagy, and death by 12-17 months of age. These mice also have elevated levels of clonally expanded mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletions in their tissues. Our results provide direct genetic evidence linking mitochondrial protein quality control to mtDNA deletions and aging in mammals. Cell Death and Differentiation (2013) 20,259-269; doi:10.1038/cdd.2012.117; published online 14 September 2012
Journal Title
Cell Death and Differentiation
Volume
20
Issue/Number
2
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
259
Last Page
269
WOS Identifier
ISSN
1350-9047
Recommended Citation
"Loss of HtrA2/Omi activity in non-neuronal tissues of adult mice causes premature aging" (2013). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 4182.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/4182
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