2023
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30383-8
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Rescuing cellular function in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy by healthy exogenous mitochondrial internalization

Abstract: Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by an accelerated loss of corneal endothelial cells. Since the function of these cells is to maintain the cornea in a state of deturgescence necessary for its transparency, the depletion of corneal endothelial cells ultimately causes corneal edema and irreversible loss of vision. Evidence is accumulating regarding the central involvement of mitochondria in FECD. As we have previously shown, when endothelial cells die and are not replaced, the mitochon… Show more

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“…Although the precise molecular mechanisms that underlie the effects of mitochondrial transfer are not fully defined, mitochondrial transfer was shown to restore cellular bioenergetics and alter the metabolic state of recipient cells. 10 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 39 49 In CECs, transfer of mitochondria from MSCs via tunneling nanotubes was shown to improve cell survival under conditions of oxidative stress. Mechanistically, the effect of the transferred mitochondria was correlated to increased respiration and reduced oxidative stress signaling such as NFkB.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the precise molecular mechanisms that underlie the effects of mitochondrial transfer are not fully defined, mitochondrial transfer was shown to restore cellular bioenergetics and alter the metabolic state of recipient cells. 10 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 39 49 In CECs, transfer of mitochondria from MSCs via tunneling nanotubes was shown to improve cell survival under conditions of oxidative stress. Mechanistically, the effect of the transferred mitochondria was correlated to increased respiration and reduced oxidative stress signaling such as NFkB.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%