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Silencing mitochondrial gene expression in living cells

ABSTRACT: Mitochondria fullfill central functions in cellular metabolism and energy supply. They express their own genome, which encodes key subunits of the oxidative phosphorylation system. However, central mechanisms underlying mitochondrial gene expression remain enigmatic. A lack of suitable technologies to target mitochondrial protein synthesis in living cells has limited experimental access. Here, we silence the translation of specific mitochondrial mRNAs in living cells by delivering synthetic peptide-morpholino chimeras. This approach allows comprehensive temporal monitoring of cellular responses. Our study provides insights into mitochondrial translation, its integration into cellular physiology, and represents an innovative strategy to address mitochondrial gene expression in living cells. The tools that we present can readily be applied to analyze the mechanisms and pathophysiology of mitochondrial gene expression in a broad range of cellular model systems.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE292101 | GEO | 2026/01/09

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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