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Mitohormesis, an Antiaging Paradigm.

Mitohormesis is a term used to define a biological response where the induction of a reduced amount of mitochondrial stress leads to an increment in health and viability within a cell, tissue, or organism. The mitochondrial stress response activated by a potentially damaging stimulus requires a coordinated dialogue with the cellular nucleus, known as mitonuclear communication. This interplay induced by the hormetic response in mitochondria relies in a variety of signals among which the most relevant ones are reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial metabolites, proteotoxic signals, the mitochondria-cytosol stress response, and the release of mitokines. The activation of the mitohormetic response increases lifespan in different animal models, from worms to mammals. Further, mitohormesis also enhances healthspan, particularly improving metabolism and immune system. Although multiple mediators and stress signals have been proposed to activate this protective mechanism, beneficial outcomes of mitohormesis are most probably due to an increase in mitochondrial ROS. Activation of other protective stress mechanisms as mitochondrial unfolded protein response or the increase in the expression of mitokines are also associated with the positive benefits exerted by mitohormesis. Herein, we review the different mitohormetic signals and pathways described from worms to mammals and their effects on health and survival. The identification and description of pathways and molecules implicated in the beneficial effects of mitohormesis will help understand the complex balance between death and survival in the face of mitochondrial damage and will allow to open a novel area of therapies aimed at improving health in humans.

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