Glucocerebrosidase mutations disrupt the lysosome and now the mitochondria

Authors

Klein AD, Outeiro TF

Journal

Nature Communications

Citation

Nat Commun. 2023 Oct 11;14(1):6383.

Abstract

β-Glucocerebrosidase (GCase) mutations lead to glucosylceramide build-up in the lysosome, impacting α-synuclein aggregation and autophagy. Recently, Baden and colleagues found GCase in mitochondria, supporting mitochondrial complex I function and energy metabolism. We believe the newly described role of GCase in the mitochondria will inform new Parkinson’s and Gaucher’s disease therapeutics.

DOI

10.1038/s41467-023-42107-7

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