2019
The mitochondrial metabolic function of DJ‐1 is modulated by 14‐3‐3β
Weinert M, Millet A, Jonas EA, Alavian KN. The mitochondrial metabolic function of DJ‐1 is modulated by 14‐3‐3β. The FASEB Journal 2019, 33: 8925-8934. PMID: 31034784, PMCID: PMC6988861, DOI: 10.1096/fj.201802754r.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMitochondrial metabolic efficiencyMitochondrial metabolic functionDisease genesMetabolic efficiencyMetabolic functionsMajor signaling pathwaysNovel molecular mechanismHypoxia-dependent mannerParkinson's disease genesKey adaptive mechanismsMitochondrial plasticityChaperone activityCellular metabolic demandsMetabolic plasticityReactive oxygen speciesMolecular mechanismsOxidative phosphorylationPleiotropic functionsSignaling pathwaysDJ-1Cell survivalCancer cellsOxygen speciesAdaptive mechanismsPathophysiological conditions
2018
Nutritional Regulators of Bcl-xL in the Brain
Park HA, Broman K, Stumpf A, Kazyak S, Jonas EA. Nutritional Regulators of Bcl-xL in the Brain. Molecules 2018, 23: 3019. PMID: 30463183, PMCID: PMC6278276, DOI: 10.3390/molecules23113019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBcl-xLNormal brain developmentNeuroprotective propertiesBcl-xL expressionB cellsBrain developmentBcl-2 proteinAnti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteinPathological processesSafe strategyToxic stimulationHuman subjectsMitochondrial functionRegulatory effectsBrainNutritional regulatorsDiseaseNeuronsPathology
2014
The Mitochondrial Complex V–Associated Large-Conductance Inner Membrane Current Is Regulated by Cyclosporine and Dexpramipexole
Alavian KN, Dworetzky SI, Bonanni L, Zhang P, Sacchetti S, Li H, Signore AP, Smith PJ, Gribkoff VK, Jonas EA. The Mitochondrial Complex V–Associated Large-Conductance Inner Membrane Current Is Regulated by Cyclosporine and Dexpramipexole. Molecular Pharmacology 2014, 87: 1-8. PMID: 25332381, PMCID: PMC4279080, DOI: 10.1124/mol.114.095661.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsF1Fo-ATP synthaseInner mitochondrial membraneATP synthaseMitochondrial permeability transition poreSubmitochondrial vesiclesOligomycin sensitivity-conferring protein subunitMitochondrial membraneMitochondrial F1Fo-ATP synthaseMitochondrial matrix calciumFunctional conformational changesCellular energy productionHydrolysis of ATPPermeability transition poreC subunitIon conductanceATP/ADPProtein subunitsEnzyme complexOxidative phosphorylationConformational changesTransition poreComplex VLeak conductanceMatrix calciumEnergy production
2013
F1FO ATPase vesicle preparation and technique for performing patch clamp recordings of submitochondrial vesicle membranes.
Sacchetti S, Alavian KN, Lazrove E, Jonas EA. F1FO ATPase vesicle preparation and technique for performing patch clamp recordings of submitochondrial vesicle membranes. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2013, e4394. PMID: 23685483, PMCID: PMC3676267, DOI: 10.3791/4394.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsF1Fo-ATP synthaseATP synthaseF1Fo-ATPaseSubmitochondrial vesiclesNecrotic cell deathPro-apoptotic factorsCell deathOuter membraneBcl-2 family proteinsMitochondrial outer membraneImportant cellular functionsOuter membrane ruptureImportant mitochondrial functionsRole of mitochondriaMediation of signalsMitochondrial permeability transition poreProduction of ATPApoptotic cell deathPermeability transition poreInner membrane poreCellular functionsFamily proteinsInner membraneOxidative phosphorylationBeta subunit
2012
Effects of dexpramipexole on brain mitochondrial conductances and cellular bioenergetic efficiency
Alavian KN, Dworetzky SI, Bonanni L, Zhang P, Sacchetti S, Mariggio MA, Onofrj M, Thomas A, Li H, Mangold JE, Signore AP, DeMarco U, Demady DR, Nabili P, Lazrove E, Smith PJ, Gribkoff VK, Jonas EA. Effects of dexpramipexole on brain mitochondrial conductances and cellular bioenergetic efficiency. Brain Research 2012, 1446: 1-11. PMID: 22364637, PMCID: PMC3746080, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2012.01.046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAdrenergic beta-AntagonistsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBiophysical PhenomenaBrainCell SurvivalCells, CulturedCyclosporineDose-Response Relationship, DrugEnergy MetabolismEnzyme InhibitorsHumansMaleMembrane Potential, MitochondrialMiceMitochondriaMitochondrial MembranesNeuroblastomaNeuronsOligopeptidesOxygen ConsumptionPatch-Clamp TechniquesPropranololRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyConceptsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisParkinson's diseaseRisk of deathChronic neurological disorderLateral sclerosisInefficient energy productionNeurological disordersMitochondrial dysfunctionMembrane currentsDiseaseCellular energy productionDysfunctional mitochondriaCellular stressSclerosisDysfunctionDexpramipexoleInjuryNeurons