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Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Metabolism in Gastrointestinal System Pathophysiology

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 5608

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Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: Mitochondria; Bioenergetics; PGC-1s; Oxidative Phosphorylation; Cellular respiration; Cytochrome c Oxidase; Metabolic flux control; Cancer; Neurodegenerative diseases; Reactive Oxygen Species; Oxidative stress; Mitochondrial diseases; Aging; Antibiotics
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Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: metabolism; mitochondria; lipid metabolism; reactive oxygen species; colorectal cancer; hepatocellular carcinoma; liver diseases; metabolic diseases; gut-liver axis
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Dear Colleagues,

Mitochondria are at the core of multiple pathways within the cell. These organelles are fundamental in the coordination of cellular metabolism, stress response, apoptosis as well as immunity. Besides their central role in aerobic energy production, mitochondria are directly involved in several signal transduction pathways, which altogether act to determine cell fate and homeostasis. Alterations in mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism contribute to the onset and progression of several pathologies. The gastrointestinal system occupies a central position in our body, regulating nutrients disposal, offering a first line of protection against pathogens and harbouring a microbial community, which has gained a lot of attention in the last years. Mitochondrial functions are essential to fulfil the great variety of aspects necessary to maintain an healthy gastrointestinal system. Perturbations of mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism have been associated with a multitude of gastrointestinal disorders, including cancer, metabolic and inflammatory diseases. This Special Issue of IJMS will cover peculiar aspects of mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism in relation to the gastrointestinal pathophysiology.

Prof. Dr. Gaetano Villani
Dr. Elena Piccinin
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Keywords

  • Mitochondria
  • Energy homeostasis
  • Metabolic regulations
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Cancer
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Microbiota
  • Immunity

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The Role of Mitochondria Dysfunction in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Colorectal Cancer
by Patrycja Kłos and Siarhei A. Dabravolski
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(21), 11673; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222111673 - 28 Oct 2021
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is one of the leading gut chronic inflammation disorders, especially prevalent in Western countries. Recent research suggests that mitochondria play a crucial role in IBD development and progression to the more severe disease—colorectal cancer (CRC). In this review, we [...] Read more.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is one of the leading gut chronic inflammation disorders, especially prevalent in Western countries. Recent research suggests that mitochondria play a crucial role in IBD development and progression to the more severe disease—colorectal cancer (CRC). In this review, we focus on the role of mitochondrial mutations and dysfunctions in IBD and CRC. In addition, main mitochondria-related molecular pathways involved in IBD to CRC transition are discussed. Additionally, recent publications dedicated to mitochondria-targeted therapeutic approaches to cure IBD and prevent CRC progression are discussed. Full article
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