Role of Mitochondrial Dynamics in Skin Homeostasis: An Update.

Int J Mol Sci

College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.

Published: February 2025


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Skin aging is the most prominent phenotype of host aging and is the consequence of a combination of genes and environment. Improving skin aging is essential for maintaining the healthy physiological function of the skin and the mental health of the human body. Mitochondria are vital organelles that play important roles in cellular mechanisms, including energy production and free radical balance. However, mitochondrial metabolism, mitochondrial dynamics, biogenesis, and degradation processes vary greatly in various cells in the skin. It is well known that mitochondrial dysfunction can promote the aging and its associated diseases of the skin, resulting in the damage of skin physiology and the occurrence of skin pathology. In this review, we summarize the important role of mitochondria in various skin cells, review the cellular responses to vital steps in mitochondrial quality regulation, mitochondrial dynamics, mitochondrial biogenesis, and mitochondrial phagocytosis, and describe their importance and specific pathways in skin aging.

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