[HTML][HTML] Copper metabolism as a unique vulnerability in cancer

VC Shanbhag, N Gudekar, K Jasmer… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The last 25 years have witnessed tremendous progress in identifying and characterizing
proteins that regulate the uptake, intracellular trafficking and export of copper. Although …

Mitochondrial disorders of the OXPHOS system

E Fernandez‐Vizarra, M Zeviani - FEBS letters, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Mitochondrial disorders are among the most frequent inborn errors of metabolism, their
primary cause being the dysfunction of the oxidative phosphorylation system (OXPHOS) …

The molecular mechanisms of copper metabolism and its roles in human diseases

J Chen, Y Jiang, H Shi, Y Peng, X Fan, C Li - Pflügers Archiv-European …, 2020‏ - Springer
Copper is an essential element in cells; it can act as either a recipient or a donor of
electrons, participating in various reactions. However, an excess of copper ions in cells is …

The genetics and pathology of mitochondrial disease

CL Alston, MC Rocha, NZ Lax… - The Journal of …, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
Mitochondria are double‐membrane‐bound organelles that are present in all nucleated
eukaryotic cells and are responsible for the production of cellular energy in the form of ATP …

Mitochondrial structure and bioenergetics in normal and disease conditions

M Protasoni, M Zeviani - International journal of molecular sciences, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
Mitochondria are ubiquitous intracellular organelles found in almost all eukaryotes and
involved in various aspects of cellular life, with a primary role in energy production. The …

Mitochondrial copper in human genetic disorders

NM Garza, AB Swaminathan, KP Maremanda… - Trends in Endocrinology …, 2023‏ - cell.com
Copper is an essential micronutrient that serves as a cofactor for enzymes involved in
diverse physiological processes, including mitochondrial energy generation. Copper enters …

Mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase biogenesis: Recent developments

A Timón-Gómez, E Nývltová, LA Abriata, AJ Vila… - Seminars in cell & …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase (COX) is the primary site of cellular oxygen
consumption and is essential for aerobic energy generation in the form of ATP. Human COX …

Metabolism and functions of copper in brain

IF Scheiber, JFB Mercer, R Dringen - Progress in neurobiology, 2014‏ - Elsevier
Copper is an important trace element that is required for essential enzymes. However, due
to its redox activity, copper can also lead to the generation of toxic reactive oxygen species …

Mitochondrial dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

DA Rossignol, RE Frye - Molecular psychiatry, 2012‏ - nature.com
A comprehensive literature search was performed to collate evidence of mitochondrial
dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) with two primary objectives. First, features …

FDX1-dependent and independent mechanisms of elesclomol-mediated intracellular copper delivery

M Zulkifli, AN Spelbring, Y Zhang… - Proceedings of the …, 2023‏ - National Acad Sciences
Recent studies have uncovered the therapeutic potential of elesclomol (ES), a copper-
ionophore, for copper deficiency disorders. However, we currently do not understand the …