HMGB1 and mitochondrial dysfunction : a double-edged sword in ageing

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Wahid, Maheen and Cunningham, Margaret (2025) HMGB1 and mitochondrial dysfunction : a double-edged sword in ageing. Open Biology, 15 (10). 240376. ISSN 2046-2441 (https://doi.org/10.1098/rsob.240376)

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Abstract

Ageing is an intricate and progressive decline across all biological systems, marked by various molecular and cellular processes termed as the hallmarks of ageing. One of the hallmarks is mitochondrial dysfunction, which is brought about through several pathways: mutations in mitochondrial DNA, elevated reactive oxygen species production, disrupted mitochondrial dynamics and impaired mitophagy. Here, we explore the role of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) as a potential contributor to mitochondrial dysfunction, examining how it may influence these pathways through its dual roles as both a protector of mitochondrial integrity and a promoter of inflammatory damage. Furthermore, we consider how mitochondrial dysfunction, possibly mediated by HMGB1, could link to other hallmarks of ageing, positioning HMGB1 as a possible central regulator in the ageing process.

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Wahid, Maheen ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1500-0671 and Cunningham, Margaret ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6454-8671;
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