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Mitochondrial MDM2 regulates respiratory complex i activity independently of p53

Arena, Giuseppe
Cissé, Madi Yann
Pyrdziak, Samuel
Chatre, Laurent
Riscal, Romain
Fuentes, Maryse
Arnold, Jamie Jon
Kastner, Markus
Gayte, Laurie
Bertrand-Gaday, Christelle
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Abstract
Accumulating evidence indicates that the MDM2 oncoprotein promotes tumorigenesis beyond its canonical negative effects on the p53 tumor suppressor, but these p53-independent functions remain poorly understood. Here, we show that a fraction of endogenous MDM2 is actively imported in mitochondria to control respiration and mitochondrial dynamics independently of p53. Mitochondrial MDM2 represses the transcription of NADH-dehydrogenase 6 (MT-ND6) in vitro and in vivo, impinging on respiratory complex I activity and enhancing mitochondrial ROS production. Recruitment of MDM2 to mitochondria increases during oxidative stress and hypoxia. Accordingly, mice lacking MDM2 in skeletal muscles exhibit higher MT-ND6 levels, enhanced complex I activity, and increased muscular endurance in mild hypoxic conditions. Furthermore, increased mitochondrial MDM2 levels enhance the migratory and invasive properties of cancer cells. Collectively, these data uncover a previously unsuspected function of the MDM2 oncoprotein in mitochondria that play critical roles in skeletal muscle physiology and may contribute to tumor progression.
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Date
2018
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Journal article
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Molecular Cell
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69
Issue
4
Page Range
594-609
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Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
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