A pair of transporters controls mitochondrial Zn²⁺ levels to maintain mitochondrial homeostasis

Abstract

Zn²⁺ is required for the activity of many mitochondrial proteins, which regulate mitochondrial dynamics, apoptosis and mitophagy. However, it is not understood how the proper mitochondrial Zn²⁺ level is achieved to maintain mitochondrial homeostasis. Using Caenorhabditis elegans, we reveal here that a pair of mitochondrion-localized transporters controls the mitochondrial level of Zn²⁺. We demonstrate that SLC-30A9/ZnT9 is a mitochondrial Zn²⁺ exporter. Loss of SLC-30A9 leads to mitochondrial Zn²⁺ accumulation, which damages mitochondria, impairs animal development and shortens the life span. We further identify SLC-25A25/ SCaMC-2 as an important regulator of mitochondrial Zn²⁺ import. Loss of SLC-25A25 suppresses the abnormal mitochondrial Zn²⁺ accumulation and defective mitochondrial structure and functions caused by loss of SLC-30A9. Moreover, we reveal that the endoplasmic reticulum contains the Zn²⁺ pool from which mitochondrial Zn²⁺ is imported. These findings establish the molecular basis for controlling the correct mitochondrial Zn²⁺ levels for normal mitochondrial structure and functions.

Keywords

mitochondria / Zn ²⁺ transporter / C. elegans / ER-mitochondrial contact / development

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