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Mitochondrial Biology and Parkinson's Disease

Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 2011

Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles with complex structural features which play several important cellular functions, such as the production of energy by oxidative phosphorylation, the regulation of calcium homeostasis, or the control of programmed cell death (PCD). Given its essential role in neuronal viability, alterations in mitochondrial biology can lead to neuron dysfunction and cell death. Defects in mitochondrial respiration have long been implicated in the etiology and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). However, the role of mitochondria in PD extends well beyond defective respiration and also involves perturbations in mitochondrial dynamics, leading to alterations in mitochondrial morphology, intracellular trafficking, or quality control. Whether a primary or secondary event, mitochondrial dysfunction holds promise as a potential therapeutic target to halt the progression of dopaminergic neurodegeneration in PD.

Mitochondrial dynamics in Parkinson's disease

Experimental neurology, 2009

The unique energy demands of neurons require well-orchestrated distribution and maintenance of mitochondria. Thus, dynamic properties of mitochondria, including fission, fusion, trafficking, biogenesis, and degradation, are critical to all cells, but may be particularly ...

Mitochondrial dysfunction in the limelight of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

2009

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder with unknown etiology. It is marked by widespread neurodegeneration in the brain with profound loss of A9 midbrain dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta. Several theories of biochemical abnormalities have been linked to pathogenesis of PD of which mitochondrial dysfunction due to an impairment of mitochondrial complex I and subsequent oxidative stress seems to take the center stage in experimental models of PD and in postmortem tissues of sporadic forms of illness. Recent identification of specific gene mutations and their influence on mitochondrial functions has further reinforced the relevance of mitochondrial abnormalities in disease pathogenesis. In both sporadic and familial forms of PD abnormal mitochondrial paradigms associated with disease include impaired functioning of the mitochondrial electron transport chain, aging associated damage to mitochondrial DNA, impaired calcium buffering, and anomalies in mitochondrial morphology and dynamics. Here we provide an overview of specific mitochondrial functions affected in sporadic and familial PD that play a role in disease pathogenesis. We propose to utilize these gained insights to further streamline and focus the research to better understand mitochondria's role in disease development and exploit potential mitochondrial targets for therapeutic interventions in PD pathogenesis.

Mitochondrial alterations in Parkinson’s disease: new clues

Journal of Neurochemistry, 2008

Mitochondrial dysfunction has long been associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). In particular, complex I impairment and subsequent oxidative stress have been widely demonstrated in experimental models of PD and in post-mortem PD samples. A recent wave of new studies is providing novel clues to the potential involvement of mitochondria in PD. In particular, (i) mitochondria-dependent programmed cell death pathways have been shown to be critical to PD-related dopaminergic neurodegeneration, (ii) many disease-causing proteins associated with familial forms of PD have been demonstrated to interact either directly or indirectly with mitochondria, (iii) aging-related mitochondrial changes, such as alterations in mitochondrial DNA, are increasingly being associated with PD, and (iv) anomalies in mitochondrial dynamics and intra-neuronal distribution are emerging as critical participants in the pathogenesis of PD. These new findings are revitalizing the field and reinforcing the potential role of mitochondria in the pathogenesis of PD. Whether a primary or secondary event, or part of a multifactorial pathogenic process, mitochondrial dysfunction remains at the forefront of PD research and holds the promise as a potential molecular target for the development of new therapeutic strategies for this devastating, currently incurable, disease.

Mitochondrial dysfunction in parkinson's disease

Annals of Neurology, 1998

The review highlights mitochondrial structural and functional abnormalities in Parkinson's dis ease and experimental animal models of this pathology. Special attention is paid to the inactivation of mito chondrial enzymes, mutations in mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, and genomic and proteomic studies of mitochondrial proteins in Parkinson's disease and experimental parkinsonism in animals.

The interplay of neuronal mitochondrial dynamics and bioenergetics: Implications for Parkinson's disease

Neurobiology of Disease, 2013

The dynamic properties of mitochondria (mitochondrial fission, fusion, transport biogenesis and degradation) are critical for neuronal function and health, and dysregulation of mitochondrial dynamics has been increasingly linked to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). Mitochondrial dynamics and bioenergetics are interconnected, and this is of particular importance in neurons, which have a unique bioenergetic profile due to their energetic dependence on mitochondria and specialized, compartmentalized energetic needs. In this review, we summarize the interplay of mitochondrial dynamics and bioenergetics, and its particular relevance for neurodegeneration. Evidence linking dysregulation of mitochondrial dynamics to PD is presented from both toxin and genetic models, including newly emerging details of how PD-relevant genes PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) and Parkin regulate fission, fusion, mitophagy and transport. Finally, we discuss how neuronal bioenergetics may impact PD-relevant regulation of mitochondrial dynamics, and possible implications for understanding the role of mitochondrial dynamics in PD.

Mitochondrial matters in Parkinson disease: introduction

Journal of Bioenergetics and Biomembranes, 2009

Individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) are encountered frequently and have progressively severe neurologic changes. The central nervous system changes involve dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia and substantia nigra. Although usually sporadic, rare forms of PD are familial and the responsible genes have been identified. These genes affect mitochondrial function and can be studied in animals. Brains of affected animals reveal consequences of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-quinones, dopamine oxidation products, tyrosine nitration, lipid peroxidation and amino-aldehyde adducts. The three genes are important for maintaining physical and functional mitochondrial integrity. The cumulative effects of mitochondrial dysfunction, particularly those mediated by ROS, ultimately lead to at least some of the clinical and pathologic changes of PD.

Role of mitochondria in the etiology and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease, 1995

We discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). Our group and others have found a decrease in complex I of the mitochondrial electron transfer complex in the substantia nigra of patients with PD; in addition, we reported loss of the a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex (KGDHC) in the substantia nigra. Dual loss of complex I and the KGDHC will deleteriously affect the electron transport and ATP synthesis; we believe that energy crisis is the most important mechanism of nigral cell death in PD. Oxidative stress has also been implicated as an important contributor to nigral cell death in PD, but we believe that oxidative stress is a secondary phenomenon to respiratory failure, because respiratory failure will increase oxygen free-radical formation and consume glutathione. The primary cause of mitochondrial respiratory failure has not been elucidated yet, but additive effect of environmental neurotoxins in genetically predisposed persons appears to be the most likely possibility.

Mitochondrial homeostasis in cellular models of Parkinson's disease

2021

17 Mitochondrial function is known to be an important factor in maintaining cellular 18 homeostasis and its dysregulation has become a hallmark for multiple disease 19 conditions. This review aims to sythesise the extent of this knowledge by analysing 20 changes of mitochondrial physiology parameters in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and 21 to evaluate the contribution of cellular models of PD in the field. The analysis 22 provided here constitutes a platform for further elucidation of mitochondrial 23 function parameters relative to factors that may potentiate disease progression. 24 Keywords‒Parkinson’s Disease, cellular models, mitochondrial homeostasis 25 1. Mitochondria and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) 26 Mitochondria comprise a dynamic organellar network which take a central position 27 in maintaining eukaryotic homeostasis. Besides their role in the cellular bioenergetics, 28 namely ATP synthesis, these organelles are supporting essential metabolic processes, 29 calcium and reactive ox...