Author:
Liaghati Ava,Pileggi Chantal A.,Parmar Gaganvir,Patten David A.,Hadzimustafic Nina,Cuillerier Alexanne,Menzies Keir J.,Burelle Yan,Harper Mary-Ellen
Abstract
Glutathione is an important antioxidant that regulates cellular redox status and is disordered in many disease states. Glutaredoxin 2 (Grx2) is a glutathione-dependent oxidoreductase that plays a pivotal role in redox control by catalyzing reversible protein deglutathionylation. As oxidized glutathione (GSSG) can stimulate mitochondrial fusion, we hypothesized thatGrx2may contribute to the maintenance of mitochondrial dynamics and ultrastructure. Here, we demonstrate thatGrx2deletion results in decreased GSH:GSSG, with a marked increase of GSSG in primary muscle cells isolated from C57BL/6Grx2−/−mice. The altered glutathione redox was accompanied by increased mitochondrial length, consistent with a more fused mitochondrial reticulum. Electron microscopy ofGrx2−/−skeletal muscle fibers revealed decreased mitochondrial surface area, profoundly disordered ultrastructure, and the appearance of multi-lamellar structures. Immunoblot analysis revealed that autophagic flux was augmented inGrx2−/−muscle as demonstrated by an increase in the ratio of LC3II/I expression. These molecular changes resulted in impaired complex I respiration and complex IV activity, a smaller diameter oftibialis anteriormuscle, and decreased body weight inGrx2deficient mice. Together, these are the first results to show thatGrx2regulates skeletal muscle mitochondrial structure, and autophagy.
Funder
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
Subject
Physiology (medical),Physiology
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