2026/02/04 by Yara Nabawi, Cansu Doğan, Dunja Petrovic +3 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms #Mitochondrial Function and Pathology #Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease
paper · doi:10.1111/febs.70439
To maintain proteome integrity within distinct subcellular compartments, cells rely on tightly regulated proteostasis mechanisms, including protein synthesis, folding, trafficking, and degradation. Disruption of these processes leads to the accumulation of damaged proteins and structural changes that progressively compromise organelle function, contributing to aging and age-associated disorders, such as neurodegeneration, cancer, and metabolic dysfunction. Here, we discuss recent insights into how proteostasis influences the integrity and function of specific organelles, including the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes, as well as membraneless organelles, such as stress granules, processing bodies, the nucleolus, and nuclear speckles. We further discuss how dysfunction in these systems contributes to different hallmarks of aging and disease progression, highlighting potential therapeutic strategies aimed at maintaining organelle homeostasis to promote healthy aging.