Functional Diversity of SIRT7 Across Cellular Compartments: Insights and Perspectives

Cell Biochem Biophys. 2023 Sep;81(3):409-419. doi: 10.1007/s12013-023-01162-z. Epub 2023 Aug 15.

Abstract

Posttranslational modifications (PTMs) play important roles in the regulation of protein function. Acetylation and deacetylation are among the most important PTMs. SIRT7 is a relatively understudied member of the sirtuin family, but recent studies have revealed that it plays a regulatory role in a variety of cellular activities, such as genome stabilization and repair, gene translation, ribosome production and other important processes. Here, we provide a list of the functions and mechanisms of SIRT7 in various organelles and show the important role of SIRT7 in maintaining normal cell function.

Keywords: Cell metabolism; Deacetylation; Genome stability; SIRT7; Transcription.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Histones* / metabolism
  • Sirtuins* / genetics
  • Sirtuins* / metabolism

Substances

  • Histones
  • Sirtuins