A novel role for Oxaloacetate Decarboxylase FAHD1 in cardiomyocyte maturation
Cappuccio, E.; Seretis, A.; Kiss, A.; Zenleser, T.; Holzknecht, M.; Paznar, D.; Sandbichler, A. M.; Dostal, C.; Cavinato, M.; Pöling, J.; Podesser, B. K.; Schlicker, L.; Schulze, A.; Braun, T.; Weiss, A. K. H.; Jansen-Dürr, P.
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Mitochondrial metabolism undergoes dramatic reprogramming during postnatal cardiac maturation, yet the enzymatic regulators that ensure continuity of TCA cycle flux in this period remain incompletely defined. FAHD1 is a mitochondrial oxaloacetate decarboxylase (ODx) with proposed roles in modulating the activity of Complex II of the electron transport chain (ETC), but its physiological relevance in vivo has remained unclear. Here, we identify FAHD1 as a critical regulator of mitochondrial function with strong impact on cardiomyocyte (CM) maturation. Using a germline Fahd1-knockout (KO) mouse model, we show that Fahd1 deficiency impairs Complex II respiration, reduces pyruvate levels, and induces a compensatory metabolic shift toward glycolysis and anabolic biosynthesis. Loss of FAHD1 disrupts sarcomere organization, delays the fetal-to-adult myosin isoform switch, and leads to left ventricle systolic dysfunction and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. These findings highlight FAHD1 as a mitochondrial gatekeeper and potential target for modulating cardiac development and disease.
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