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In afferent neuron, insulin manages whether mitochondria are closed down or kept running

ByRomeo Minalane

Mar 19, 2024
In afferent neuron, insulin manages whether mitochondria are closed down or kept running

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Striking the ideal balance: in afferent neuron, the hormonal agent insulin and the protein PINK1 control whether cellular power plants are kept running or whether they are closed down. Credit: MPI f. Biological Intelligence/ Julia Kuhl

The hormonal agent insulin manages numerous cellular procedures and adjusts them to the body’s existing energy supply. Among the insulin-regulated procedures is the quality assurance of mitochondria in nerve cells, Angelika Harbauer and her group at limit Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence have actually found.

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When enough energy is readily available in the body, insulin assists in the removal of malfunctioning mitochondria. When energy is limited or when the insulin signal is interrupted, mitochondrial recycling is decreased and cells continue to utilize their old power plants, even possibly broken ones. The ongoing operation of defective mitochondria might impact aging procedures and neurological illness.

The group’s research study appears in Nature Metabolism

Afferent neuron position unique needs on their energy supply. Due to their substantial branching and their high energy requirements, they keep a close watch on their cellular power plants, the mitochondria. The cells need to make sure that there are constantly adequate mitochondria offered in their

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