Organellophagy regulates cell death:A potential therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases

J Adv Res. 2024 May 11:S2090-1232(24)00203-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.05.012. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Background: Dysregulated alterations in organelle structure and function have a significant connection with cell death, as well as the occurrence and development of inflammatory diseases. Maintaining cell viability and inhibiting the release of inflammatory cytokines are essential measures to treat inflammatory diseases. Recently, many studies have showed that autophagy selectively targets dysfunctional organelles, thereby sustaining the functional stability of organelles, alleviating the release of multiple cytokines, and maintaining organismal homeostasis. Organellophagy dysfunction is critically engaged in different kinds of cell death and inflammatory diseases.

Aim of review: We summarized the current knowledge of organellophagy (e.g., mitophagy, reticulophagy, golgiphagy, lysophagy, pexophagy, nucleophagy, and ribophagy) and the underlying mechanisms by which organellophagy regulates cell death.

Key scientific concepts of review: We outlined the potential role of organellophagy in the modulation of cell fate during the inflammatory response to develop an intervention strategy for the organelle quality control in inflammatory diseases.

Keywords: Cell death; Inflammatory disease; Organelle quality control; Organellophagy.

Publication types

  • Review