Abstract
Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a purported central regulator of skeletal muscle mitochondrial biogenesis. Herein, we discuss our recent work using conditional mouse models, which highlight the complexities of SIRT1 biology in vivo, and question the role of SIRT1 in regulating mitochondrial function and mitochondrial adaptations to endurance exercise. Furthermore, we discuss the possible contribution of proposed SIRT1 substrates to muscle mitochondrial biogenesis.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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AMP-Activated Protein Kinases / metabolism
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Animals
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Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein / metabolism
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MEF2 Transcription Factors / metabolism
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Mitochondrial Turnover*
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Muscle, Skeletal / metabolism*
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha
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Physical Conditioning, Animal / physiology
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Signal Transduction
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Sirtuin 1 / metabolism*
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Transcription Factors / metabolism
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Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 / metabolism
Substances
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Creb1 protein, mouse
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Cyclic AMP Response Element-Binding Protein
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MEF2 Transcription Factors
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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator 1-alpha
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Ppargc1a protein, mouse
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Transcription Factors
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Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
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AMP-Activated Protein Kinases
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Sirt1 protein, mouse
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Sirtuin 1