Open AccessHigh-intensity exercise training induces mitonuclear imbalance and activates the mitochondrial unfolded protein response in the skeletal muscle of aged mice
Author(s) -
André V. Cordeiro,
Guilherme Francisco Peruca,
Renata Rosseto Braga,
Rafael S. Brícola,
Luciene Lenhare,
Vagner Ramon Rodrigues Silva,
Chadi Pellegrini Anaruma,
Carlos K. Katashima,
Bárbara Crisol,
Lucas Torres Barbosa,
Fernando Moreira Simabuco,
Adelino Sánchez Ramos da Silva,
Dennys Esper Cintra,
Leandro Pereira de Moura,
José Rodrigo Pauli,
Eduardo Rochete Ropelle
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
geroscience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.883
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 2509-2715
pISSN - 2509-2723
DOI - 10.1007/s11357-020-00246-5
Subject(s) - proteostasis , skeletal muscle , biology , mitochondrion , microbiology and biotechnology , endocrinology
The impairment of mitochondrial metabolism is a hallmark of aging. Mitonuclear imbalance and the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) are two conserved mitochondrial mechanisms that play critical roles in ensuring mitochondrial proteostasis and function. Here, we combined bioinformatics, physiological, and molecular analyses to examine the role of mitonuclear imbalance and UPRmt in the skeletal muscle of aged rodents and humans. The analysis of transcripts from the skeletal muscle of aged humans (60-70 years old) revealed that individuals with higher levels of UPRmt-related genes displayed a consistent increase in several mitochondrial-related genes, including the OXPHOS-associated genes. Interestingly, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) was effective in stimulating the mitonuclear imbalance and UPRmt in the skeletal muscle of aged mice. Furthermore, these results were accompanied by higher levels of several mitochondrial markers and improvements in physiological parameters and physical performance. These data indicate that the maintenance or stimulation of the mitonuclear imbalance and UPRmt in the skeletal muscle could ensure mitochondrial proteostasis during aging, revealing new insights into targeting mitochondrial metabolism by using physical exercise.