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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Sphingolipids and Mitochondrial Dynamic

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Author(s):
Fugio, Lais Brigliadori [1] ; Coeli-Lacchini, Fernanda B. [1] ; Leopoldino, Andreia Machado [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Pharmaceut Sci Ribeirao Preto, Dept Clin Anal Toxicol & Sci, Av Cafe S-N, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Review article
Source: CELLS; v. 9, n. 3 MAR 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

For decades, sphingolipids have been related to several biological functions such as immune system regulation, cell survival, and proliferation. Recently, it has been reported that sphingolipids could be biomarkers in cancer and in other human disorders such as metabolic diseases. This is evidenced by the biological complexity of the sphingolipids associated with cell type-specific signaling and diverse sphingolipids molecules. As mitochondria dynamics have serious implications in homeostasis, in the present review, we focused on the relationship between sphingolipids, mainly ceramides and sphingosine-1-phosphate, and mitochondrial dynamics directed by fission, fusion, and mitophagy. There is evidence that the balances of ceramides (C18 and C16) and S1P, as well as the location of specific ceramide synthases in mitochondria, have roles in mitophagy and fission with an impact on cell fate and metabolism. However, signaling pathways controlling the sphingolipids metabolism and their location in mitochondria need to be better understood in order to propose new interventions and therapeutic strategies. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/14225-8 - Study of sphingosine kinase 2 and set proteins in sphingolipids signaling in Head and Neck Cancer
Grantee:Lais Brigliadori Fugio
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
FAPESP's process: 16/19103-2 - SET and sphingolipids in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: signaling, targets and antiumoral therapy
Grantee:Andréia Machado Leopoldino
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/08135-2 - CTC - Center for Cell-Based Therapy
Grantee:Dimas Tadeu Covas
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC