Research progress of mitophagy in asthma

Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025 04 v.60 766-771     font:big middle small

Found programs: National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.32100602);The High-level Talents Scientific Research Start-up Funds of Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University (No.GCC2021009)

Authors:He Yingzhi; Wang You; Chen Xuemei; Xie Yuwei; Ao Dang; Ke Chuanghong; Li Wen

Keywords:asthma;airway remodeling;mitophagy;Parkin-dependent mitophagy;Parkin-independent mitophagy;mitophagy inhibitor;mitophagy agonist

DOI:10.19405/j.cnki.issn1000-1492.2025.04.027

〔Abstract〕 Asthma is a well-characterized heterogeneous disease marked by airway remodeling and chronic airway inflammation. Clinically, the treatment of asthma primarily relies on hormonal drugs. However, the long-term use of these medications can lead to significant side effects. Mitophagy is a biological process that selectively transports damaged mitochondria to lysosomes for degradation. Recent research has revealed the crosstalk between mitophagy and asthma. Accordingly, taking mitophagy as an entry point, summarizing the key molecular mechanisms and regulators of mitophagy in asthma will facilitate the development of novel intervention targets and strategies for asthmatic treatment.