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February 23, 2026Autophagy Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Mitofusin 2's Role in Preventing Protein Aggregation and Apoptosis in CMT2A

Mitofusin MFN2 acts as a molecular sensor preventing protein aggregation and mitophagy, with a protective effect against apoptosis in Charcot–Marie–Tooth type 2A disease

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MJMariana JoaquimMDMaike F. DohrnACArnaud Chevrollier

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This research reveals MFN2's protective effects against apoptosis and protein aggregation in CMT2A, suggesting new therapeutic targets.

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  • The study investigates MFN2's roles beyond mitochondrial fusion, particularly in preventing protein aggregation and apoptosis in CMT2A.
  • Examined MFN2's interaction with chaperone HSPA8 and the proteasome
  • Analyzed the impact of dysfunctional MFN2 in Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 2A models
  • Assessed mitochondrial and protein quality control mechanisms in cells
  • MFN2 maintains mitochondrial health by preventing protein aggregation
  • Loss of MFN2 function leads to increased apoptosis in CMT2A
  • The interaction of MFN2 with HSPA8 is crucial for proteostasis and cellular health
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Joaquim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699bee1c1c6c6bad5397fd1bhttps://doi.org/10.1080/27694127.2026.2629624
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