Efficient Prohibitin 2 exposure during mitophagy depends on Voltage-dependent anion-selective channel protein 1.
Roy, M.; Nandy, S.; Marchesan, E.; Banerjee, C.; Mondal, R.; Caicci, F.; Ziviani, E.; CHAKRABORTY, J.
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Autophagic elimination of depolarized mitochondria (mitophagy) depends on Ubiquitin proteasome complex to expose the inner mitochondrial membrane-resident protein-Prohibitin 2 (PHB2). This uncovering facilitates its interaction with autophagosomal membrane-associated protein LC3. It remains unclear whether PHB2 is uncovered randomly through mitochondrial rupture sites. Prior knowledge and initial screening indicated that Voltage-dependent anion-selective channel protein 1 (VDAC1) might play a role in this process. Through in vitro biochemical assays and imaging, we have found that VDAC1-PHB2 interaction increases during mitochondrial depolarization. Subsequently, this interaction enhances the efficiency of PHB2 exposure and mitophagy. To investigate the relevance in vivo, we utilized a Porin (equivalent to VDAC1) knockout Drosophila line. Our findings demonstrate that during rotenone-induced mitochondrial stress, Porin is essential for PHB2 exposure, PHB2-LC3 interaction, and mitophagy. This study highlights that VDAC1 predominantly synchronizes efficient PHB2 exposure through mitochondrial rupture sites during mitophagy. These findings may provide insights to understand progressive neurodegeneration.
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