Skeletal muscle-specific DJ-1 ablation-induced atrogenes expression and mitochondrial dysfunction contributing to muscular atrophy
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ABSTRACT: DJ-1 is a causative gene for a familial form of Parkinson disease. DJ-1 deficient mice develop progressive behavioral abnormalities in gaits and forearm grip strength are hypoactive. The mechanisms under the activity are not fully known. Here we show that DJ-1 is critical for disuse- induced skeletal muscle atrophy. Firstly, DJ-1 expression is positively correlated with muscle mass in human, and is decreased in atrophy muscle of immobilization mice and aged human. Secondly, DJ-1-deficient muscles are dystrophic, as well as impaired in activities and oxidative capacity. In disuse-atrophic condition, skeletal muscle specific-DJ-1 knockout mice show less cross section area (CSA) and more central nuclei than control mice. Thirdly, biochemical analysis indicates that these changes are due to enhanced activation of FoxO1, and subsequent upregulation of atrogenes. Finally, the inhibitor of DJ-1, compound 23, can mimic the effects of DJ-1 ablation in vivo. Our results illuminate that skeletal muscle DJ-1 has an unexpected role in the regulation of catabolic signals from mechanical stimulation, providing a therapeutic target for muscle-wasting diseases.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE216408 | GEO | 2023/12/12
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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