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Role of mitochondria in programmed cell death mediated by arachidonic acid-derived eicosanoids

Huiyong Yin, Yunhua Zhou, Mingjiang Zhu, Sarina Hou, Zi Li, Huiqin Zhong, Jianhong Lu, Tao Meng, Junhong Wang, Lin Xia, Yue Xu, Yuncheng Wu

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Abstract

Arachidonic acid-derived eicosanoids from cyclooxygenases, lipoxygenases, and cytochrome P450 are important lipid mediators involved in numerous homeostatic and pathophysiological processes. Most eicosanoids act primarily on their respective cell surface G-protein coupled receptors to elicit downstream signaling in an autocrine and paracrine fashion. Emerging evidence indicates that these hormones are also critical in apoptosis in a cell/tissue specific manner. In this review, we summarize the formation of eicosanoids and their roles as mediators in apoptosis, specifically on the roles of mitochondria in mediating these events and the signaling pathways involved. The biological relevance of eicosanoid-mediated apoptosis is also discussed. © 2012 Elsevier B.V. and Mitochondria Research Society.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)209-224
JournalMitochondrion
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

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Research Keywords

  • Apoptosis
  • Mitochondria
  • Prostaglandins
  • Reactive oxygen species

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