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Transcriptional regulatory circuits controlling mitochondrial biogenesis and function

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Kelly, Daniel P., Scarpulla, Richard C.·2004·Genes & Development

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We are witnessing a period of renewed interest in the biology of the mitochondrion. The mitochondrion serves a critical function in the maintenance of cellular energy stores, thermogenesis, and apoptosis. Moreover, alterations in mitochondrial function contribute to several inherited and acquired human diseases and the aging process. This review summarizes our understanding of the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms involved in the biogenesis and energy metabolic function of mitochondria in higher organisms.

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Authors
Kelly, D. P., & Scarpulla, R. C.
Affiliations
Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Venue
Genes & Development
Published
2004-02-15
Volume
18
Issue
4
Pages
357-368
ISSN
  • 0890-9369 (ISSN-L)
  • 1549-5477
OpenAlex
W2113515610
Cited by
1,243
References
108
Citations by year
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Type
posted content
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Genes & Development (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5p50hl061006-05, HL57278)
  • U.S. Public Health Service
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (P01HL057278, HL58493, HL57278, R01HL058493, HL-61006)
  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences (GM32525)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (DK 45416)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
Keywords
mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial function, transcriptional regulation, transcriptional regulatory networks, mitochondrial bioenergetics, thermogenesis, apoptosis, mitochondrial disease, aging
MeSH terms
Animals, Cell Nucleus, DNA, Mitochondrial, Enzymes, Gene Expression Regulation, Humans, Mitochondria, Transcription, Genetic, Vertebrates, Genome

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