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ROS signalling requires uninterrupted electron flow and is lost during ageing in flies

Graham, C.; Stefanatos, R.; Yek, A. E. H.; Spriggs, R. V.; Loh, S. H. Y.; Huerta Uribe, A.; Zhang, T.; Martins, L. M.; Maddocks, O. D. K.; Scialo, F.; Sanz, A.

2021-08-19 physiology
10.1101/2021.08.18.456795 bioRxiv
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Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species (mtROS) are cellular messengers essential for cellular homeostasis. In response to stress, reverse electron transport (RET) by respiratory complex I generates high levels of mtROS. Suppression of ROS produced via RET (ROS-RET) reduces survival under stress, while activation of ROS-RET extends lifespan in basal conditions. Here, we demonstrate that ROS-RET signalling requires increased electron entry and uninterrupted electron flow through the electron transport chain (ETC). We found that ROS-RET is abolished in old fruit flies where electron flux is reduced. Instead, mitochondria in aged flies produce consistently high levels of mtROS. Finally, we demonstrate that in young flies reduction of electron exit from the ETC, but not electron entry, phenocopies mtROS generation observed in old individuals. Our results define the mechanism by which ROS signalling is lost during ageing. HighlightsO_LIROS-RET signalling requires an uninterrupted flow of electrons through the ETC. C_LIO_LIROS-RET signalling fails during ageing, with mitochondria producing persistently high levels of ROS. C_LIO_LIInterruption of ROS-RET signalling compromises stress adaptation in old flies. C_LIO_LIReducing electron exit suppresses ROS-RET signalling and phenocopies ROS production observed in old mitochondria. C_LI

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