Mitochondria undergo morphological changes during spermatogenesis in some animals.The mechanism and role of mitochondrial morphology regulation,however,remain somewhat unclear.In this study,we analyzed the molecular c...Mitochondria undergo morphological changes during spermatogenesis in some animals.The mechanism and role of mitochondrial morphology regulation,however,remain somewhat unclear.In this study,we analyzed the molecular characteristics,expression dynamics and subcellular localization of optic atrophy protein 1(OPA1),a mitochondrial fusion and cristae maintenance-related protein,to reveal the possible regulatory mechanisms underlying mitochondrial morphology in Phascolosoma esculenta spermiogenesis.The full-length cDNA of the P.esculenta opa1 gene(Pe-opa1)is 3743 bp in length and encodes 975 amino acids.The Pe-OPA1 protein is highly conservative and includes a transmembrane domain,a GTPase domain,two helical bundle domains,and a lipid-interacting stalk.Gene and protein expression was higher in the coelomic fluid(a site of spermatid development)of male P.esculenta and increased first and then decreased from March to December.Moreover,their expression during the breeding stage was significantly higher than during the non-breeding stage,suggesting that Pe-OPA1 is involved in P.esculenta reproduction.The Pe-OPA1 protein was more abundant in components consisting of many spermatids than in components without,indicating that Pe-OPA1 mainly plays a role in the spermatid in coelomic fluid.Moreover,Pe-OPA1 was mainly detected in the spermatid mitochondria.Immunofluorescence experiments showed that the Pe-OPA1 are constitutively expressed and co-localized with mitochondria during spermiogenesis,suggesting its involvement in P.esculenta spermiogenesis.These results provide evidence for Pe-OPA1's involvement in the regulation of mitochondrial morphology during spermiogenesis.展开更多
Dominant optic atrophy(DOA)is an inherited optic neuropathy and more than 75%of DOA patients harbor pathogenic mutations in OPA1.We reported a 39-year-old female harboring c.2119G>T mutation of OPA1 and manifested ...Dominant optic atrophy(DOA)is an inherited optic neuropathy and more than 75%of DOA patients harbor pathogenic mutations in OPA1.We reported a 39-year-old female harboring c.2119G>T mutation of OPA1 and manifested progressive visual impairment after hydroxychloroquine(HCQ)therapy.The patient’s visual impairment remained stable for 10 years until she began to take HCQ 13 months ago.She complained about progressively decreased vision in both eyes.Bilateral pale temporal optic disc was similar with that of 11 years ago.Optical coherence tomography showed bilateral moderate retinal nerve fiber layer thinning other than the nasal quadrant and general thinning of the inner retina in the macular.Microcystic macular edema was noted in nasal macular in both eyes.Visual field testing showed paracentral scotoma and microperimetry showed decrease sensitivity in the macular in both eyes.After the patient stopped taking HCQ,her functional tests including visual acuity,field testing and microperimetry testing was stable compared with those of 2 years ago.However,progressive inner macular and RNFL thinning was shown by OCT.OPA1 c.2119 G>T found in this patient was a mutation that had been rarely reported in previous studies.The patient has been followed up for over 10 years and her visual acuity stayed stable for decades long until she took HCQ for 13 months.Her vision decline terminated after she stopped taking HCQ.Although HCQ toxicity is highly related to the duration and daily dose,HCQ may aggravate visual impairment in certain individuals harboring OPA1 mutation.Patients with DOA should avoid using neurotoxic HCQ and other medications that may interfere mitochondrial metabolism.展开更多
基金the Ningbo Science and Technology Plan Projects(Nos.2019B10016,2016C10004)the Major Science and Technology Projects in Zhejiang Province(No.2011C12013)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LY18C190007)the Collaborative Innovation Center for Zhejiang Marine High-efficiency and Healthy Aquaculture,the K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University。
文摘Mitochondria undergo morphological changes during spermatogenesis in some animals.The mechanism and role of mitochondrial morphology regulation,however,remain somewhat unclear.In this study,we analyzed the molecular characteristics,expression dynamics and subcellular localization of optic atrophy protein 1(OPA1),a mitochondrial fusion and cristae maintenance-related protein,to reveal the possible regulatory mechanisms underlying mitochondrial morphology in Phascolosoma esculenta spermiogenesis.The full-length cDNA of the P.esculenta opa1 gene(Pe-opa1)is 3743 bp in length and encodes 975 amino acids.The Pe-OPA1 protein is highly conservative and includes a transmembrane domain,a GTPase domain,two helical bundle domains,and a lipid-interacting stalk.Gene and protein expression was higher in the coelomic fluid(a site of spermatid development)of male P.esculenta and increased first and then decreased from March to December.Moreover,their expression during the breeding stage was significantly higher than during the non-breeding stage,suggesting that Pe-OPA1 is involved in P.esculenta reproduction.The Pe-OPA1 protein was more abundant in components consisting of many spermatids than in components without,indicating that Pe-OPA1 mainly plays a role in the spermatid in coelomic fluid.Moreover,Pe-OPA1 was mainly detected in the spermatid mitochondria.Immunofluorescence experiments showed that the Pe-OPA1 are constitutively expressed and co-localized with mitochondria during spermiogenesis,suggesting its involvement in P.esculenta spermiogenesis.These results provide evidence for Pe-OPA1's involvement in the regulation of mitochondrial morphology during spermiogenesis.
基金supported by grants from the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011250).
文摘Dominant optic atrophy(DOA)is an inherited optic neuropathy and more than 75%of DOA patients harbor pathogenic mutations in OPA1.We reported a 39-year-old female harboring c.2119G>T mutation of OPA1 and manifested progressive visual impairment after hydroxychloroquine(HCQ)therapy.The patient’s visual impairment remained stable for 10 years until she began to take HCQ 13 months ago.She complained about progressively decreased vision in both eyes.Bilateral pale temporal optic disc was similar with that of 11 years ago.Optical coherence tomography showed bilateral moderate retinal nerve fiber layer thinning other than the nasal quadrant and general thinning of the inner retina in the macular.Microcystic macular edema was noted in nasal macular in both eyes.Visual field testing showed paracentral scotoma and microperimetry showed decrease sensitivity in the macular in both eyes.After the patient stopped taking HCQ,her functional tests including visual acuity,field testing and microperimetry testing was stable compared with those of 2 years ago.However,progressive inner macular and RNFL thinning was shown by OCT.OPA1 c.2119 G>T found in this patient was a mutation that had been rarely reported in previous studies.The patient has been followed up for over 10 years and her visual acuity stayed stable for decades long until she took HCQ for 13 months.Her vision decline terminated after she stopped taking HCQ.Although HCQ toxicity is highly related to the duration and daily dose,HCQ may aggravate visual impairment in certain individuals harboring OPA1 mutation.Patients with DOA should avoid using neurotoxic HCQ and other medications that may interfere mitochondrial metabolism.
