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VDAC1-interacting anion transport inhibitors inhibit VDAC1 oligomerization and apoptosis

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Ben-Hail, Danya, Shoshan-Barmatz, Varda·2016·Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research

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Mitochondria-mediated apoptosis involves pro-apoptotic protein release from the mitochondria to the cytosol, triggering apoptosis. However, the mechanisms by which apoptotic initiators cross the outer mitochondrial membrane (OMM) remain unclear. The voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1), an OMM protein, is central to mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. In previous work, we demonstrated that apoptosis induction is associated with VDAC1 oligomerization, forming a mega-pore that mediates pro-apoptotic protein release. Here, we demonstrated that several known anion transport inhibitors, DIDS, SITS, H(2)DIDS, DNDS, and DPC, all interact with VDAC1, as revealed by micro-scale thermophoresis and decreased conductance of bilayer-reconstituted VDAC1. These compounds inhibited apoptosis stimuli-induced release of mitochondrial pro-apoptotic proteins, apoptosis and VDAC1 oligomerization, as monitored by chemical cross-linking or in living cells by BRET2. Moreover, the compounds inhibited VDAC1 oligomerization in isolated mitochondria and as induced by VDAC1 over-expression, suggesting that the inhibitory effect of the tested compounds involved VDAC1. Finally, the compounds also inhibited apoptosis-associated increases in intracellular Ca(2+), ([Ca(2+)]i), ROS production, mitochondria membrane potential dissipation and the increase in VDAC1 expression levels. The results presented here explored a new mechanism of action for DIDS and its analogs. All inhibited apoptosis via direct interaction with VDAC1 to inhibit its oligomerization and subsequent Cyto c release and apoptosis. Such results may allow the development of a VDAC1-specific inhibitor that would offer substantial insight into the function of VDAC1 in controlling metabolism, energy production, cholesterol transport and apoptosis. Finally, inhibitors of apoptosis could serve in pathological conditions where enhanced apoptosis is found, such as neurodegenerative diseases.

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Authors
Ben-Hail, D., & Shoshan-Barmatz, V.
Affiliations
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
Venue
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-07
Volume
1863
Issue
7
Pages
1612-1623
ISSN
0167-4889 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2324415157
Cited by
80
References
69
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 13 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 12 · 2016: 1
FWCI
4.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Israel Science Foundation (307/13)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Cell death mechanisms and regulation
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Ion channel regulation and function
Keywords
VDAC1, anion transport inhibitors, DIDS, satellite image time series, H2DIDS, DNDS, DPC, VDAC1 oligomerization, mitochondrial apoptosis, mitochondrial outer membrane, cytochrome c release, mitochondrial membrane potential, intracellular calcium, reactive oxygen species
MeSH terms
Cisplatin, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, HeLa Cells, Humans, Transfection, Apoptosis, Reactive Oxygen Species, Oxidative Stress, Calcium Signaling, Cytochromes c, Membrane Transport Modulators, Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel 1, Mitochondrial Membranes, Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial, Protein Multimerization

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