Journal
CELLS
Volume 9, Issue 6, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/cells9061384
Keywords
mitochondria; growth hormone; insulin-like growth factor-1; aging; oxidative stress; senescence
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- National Institutes of Health [R01AG056397]
- United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation [2013282]
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The mitochondria are key organelles regulating vital processes in the eukaryote cell. A decline in mitochondrial function is one of the hallmarks of aging. Growth hormone (GH) and the insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are somatotropic hormones that regulate cellular homeostasis and play significant roles in cell differentiation, function, and survival. In mammals, these hormones peak during puberty and decline gradually during adulthood and aging. Here, we review the evidence that GH and IGF-1 regulate mitochondrial mass and function and contribute to specific processes of cellular aging. Specifically, we discuss the contribution of GH and IGF-1 to mitochondrial biogenesis, respiration and ATP production, oxidative stress, senescence, and apoptosis. Particular emphasis was placed on how these pathways intersect during aging.
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