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- Mitochondrial retrograde signaling is like a messaging system that helps cells communicate when there's a problem with their energy factories (mitochondria).
- In a type of yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, two important proteins called Rtg1p and Rtg3p help control this messaging system.
- Research shows that when these signaling pathways don't work right, the yeast cells use more oxygen and struggle to handle a harmful substance called hydrogen peroxide, making them less strong against stress.
Article Abstract
Mitochondrial retrograde signaling is a communication pathway between the mitochondrion and the nucleus that regulates the expression of a subset of nuclear genes that codify mitochondrial proteins, mediating cell response to mitochondrial dysfunction. In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the pathway depends on Rtg1p and Rtg3p, which together form the transcription factor that regulates gene expression, and Rtg2p, an activator of the pathway. Here, we provide novel studies aimed at assessing the functional impact of the lack of RTG-dependent signaling on mitochondrial activity. We show that mutants defective in RTG-dependent retrograde signaling present higher oxygen consumption and reduced hydrogen peroxide release in the stationary phase compared to wild-type cells. Interestingly, RTG mutants are less able to decompose hydrogen peroxide or maintain viability when challenged with hydrogen peroxide. Overall, our results indicate that RTG signaling is involved in the hormetic induction of antioxidant defenses and stress resistance.
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