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The role of SIRT3 in homeostasis and cellular health.

Front Cell Neurosci

August 2024

Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough Graduate Department of Cells Systems Biology, University of Toronto Cross-Appointment with Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough Scientist - KITE, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Mitochondria are responsible for maintaining cellular energy levels, and play a major role in regulating homeostasis, which ensures physiological function from the molecular to whole animal. Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) is the major protein deacetylase of mitochondria. SIRT3 serves as a nutrient sensor; under conditions of mild metabolic stress, SIRT3 activity is increased.

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