The Nucleus/Mitochondria-Shuttling LncRNAs Function as New Epigenetic Regulators of Mitophagy in Cancer
Open Access
- 8 September 2021
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Frontiers Media SA in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Abstract
Mitophagy is a conserved intracellular catabolic process responsible for the selective removal of damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria by targeting them to the autophagosome in order to maintain mitochondria quality. The role of mitophagy in tumorigenesis has been conflicting, with the process both supporting cell survival and promoting cell death, depending on the cellular context. In established tumors, cancer cells may use mitophagy to augment their metabolic requirements and enhance resistance to cell death, thereby leading to increased growth and invasiveness. This review highlights major regulatory pathways of mitophagy involved in cancer. In particular, we summarize recent progress regarding how nuclear-encoded long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) function as epigenetic players affecting the malignant behavior of tumors by regulating mitophagy. Finally, we discuss the potential application of regulating mitophagy as a new target for cancer therapy.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Natural Science Foundation of China-Nuclear Technology Innovation Joint Fund
- Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
- National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China
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