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== Bioblast alert 2012 (03): 2012-03-23 ==
== Bioblast alert 2012(03): 2012-03-23 ==
'''MitoPedia topic: [[Permeabilized_muscle_fibres#Oxygen_dependence_of_ROS_production_-_are_permeabilized_fibres_a_valid_model.3F|Oxygen dependence of ROS production - are permeabilized fibres a valid model?]]''' / [[Talk:Permeabilized muscle fibres|Discussion]]
'''MitoPedia topic: [[Permeabilized_muscle_fibres#Oxygen_dependence_of_ROS_production_-_are_permeabilized_fibres_a_valid_model.3F|Oxygen dependence of ROS production - are permeabilized fibres a valid model?]]''' --> [[Talk:Permeabilized muscle fibres|'''''Discussion''''']]


'''Drosophila vs. sandworm: High-resolution respirometry in permeabilized muscle fibres'''
'''''Drosophila'' vs. sandworm: High-resolution respirometry in permeabilized muscle fibres'''
# Pichaud 2012 Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol Pichaud N, Rioux P, Blier PU (2012) In situ quantification of mitochondrial respiration in permeabilized fibers of a marine invertebrate with low aerobic capacity. [[Pichaud 2012 Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol|Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol Epub ahead of print.]]
# [[Pichaud 2012 Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol|Pichaud N, Rioux P, Blier PU (2012) In situ quantification of mitochondrial respiration in permeabilized fibers of a marine invertebrate with low aerobic capacity. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 161: 429-435.]]
# Pichaud N, Ballard JWO, Tanguay RM, Blier PU (2011)Thermal sensitivity of mitochondrial functions in permeabilized muscle fibers from two populations of Drosophila simulans with divergent mitotypes. [[Pichaud 2011 Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol|Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 301: R48-R49.]]
# [[Pichaud 2011 Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol|Pichaud N, Ballard JWO, Tanguay RM, Blier PU (2011) Thermal sensitivity of mitochondrial functions in permeabilized muscle fibers from two populations of Drosophila simulans with divergent mitotypes. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 301: R48-R49.]]


== Bioblast alert 2012 (02): 2012-03-06 ==
== Bioblast alert 2012(02): 2012-03-06 ==
* '''50 Years ago''': '''Nick Holonyak''', considered as the "father of the light-emitting diode", developed the first practical '''visible-spectrum LED in 1962'''. ''Which colour? What is a'' '''LED'''''?'' >>> see '''[[Light emitting diode|Glossary: Fluorescence]]'''
* '''50 Years ago''': '''Nick Holonyak''', considered as the "father of the light-emitting diode", developed the first practical '''visible-spectrum LED in 1962'''. ''Which colour? What is a'' '''LED'''''?'' >>> see '''[[Light emitting diode|Glossary: Fluorescence]]'''


'''Mitochondrial dys/function in obesity vs. anorexia''':
'''Mitochondrial dys/function in obesity vs. anorexia''':
* Lindfors C, Nilsson IA, Garcia-Roves PM, Zuberi AR, Karimi M, Donahue LR, Roopenian DC, Mulder J, UhlΓ©n M, EkstrΓΆm TJ, Davisson MT, HΓΆkfelt TG, Schalling M, Johansen JE (2011) Hypothalamic mitochondrial dysfunction associated with anorexia in the anx/anx mouse. [[Lindfors 2011 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A|Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 108: 18108-18113]].
* [[Lindfors 2011 Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A|Lindfors C, Nilsson IA, Garcia-Roves PM, Zuberi AR, Karimi M, Donahue LR, Roopenian DC, Mulder J, UhlΓ©n M, EkstrΓΆm TJ, Davisson MT, HΓΆkfelt TG, Schalling M, Johansen JE (2011) Hypothalamic mitochondrial dysfunction associated with anorexia in the anx/anx mouse. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 108: 18108-18113.]]
* Holmstrom MH, Iglesias-Gutierrez E, Zierath JR, Garcia-Roves PM (2012) Tissue-specific control of mitochondrial respiration in obesity-related insulin resistance and diabetes. [[Holmstrom 2012 Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab|Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab Epub ahead of print]].
* [[Holmstrom 2012 Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab|Holmstrom MH, Iglesias-Gutierrez E, Zierath JR, Garcia-Roves PM (2012) Tissue-specific control of mitochondrial respiration in obesity-related insulin resistance and diabetes. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 302: E731-E739.]]


== Bioblast alert 2012 (01): 2012-02-27 ==
== Bioblast alert 2012(01): 2012-02-27 ==


Two exciting publications on '''mitochondrial [[p50]]''', apparent [[excess capacity]] of cytochrome c oxidase, '''[[basal metabolic rate]]''', [[P/O ratio]]s and ergometric [[efficiency]]:
Two exciting publications on '''mitochondrial [[p50|''p''<sub>50</sub>]]''', apparent [[excess capacity]] of cytochrome c oxidase, '''[[basal metabolic rate]]''', [[P/O ratio]]s and ergometric [[efficiency]]:
:# Larsen FJ, Schiffer TA, Sahlin K, Ekblom B, Weitzberg E, Lundberg JO (2011) Mitochondrial oxygen affinity predicts basal metabolic rate in humans. [[Larsen_2011_FASEB_J|FASEB J 25: 2843-2852]].
:# [[Larsen_2011_FASEB_J|Larsen FJ, Schiffer TA, Sahlin K, Ekblom B, Weitzberg E, Lundberg JO (2011) Mitochondrial oxygen affinity predicts basal metabolic rate in humans. FASEB J 25: 2843-2852.]]
:# Larsen FJ, Schiffer TA, Borniquel S, Sahlin K, Ekblom B, Lundberg JO, Weitzberg E (2011) Dietary inorganic nitrate improves mitochondrial efficiency in humans. [[Larsen_2011_Cell_Metab|Cell Metab 13: 149-159]].
:# [[Larsen_2011_Cell_Metab|Larsen FJ, Schiffer TA, Borniquel S, Sahlin K, Ekblom B, Lundberg JO, Weitzberg E (2011) Dietary inorganic nitrate improves mitochondrial efficiency in humans. Cell Metab 13: 149-159.]]


== Bioblast alert 2011 (04): 2011-12-24 ==
== Bioblast alert 2011(04): 2011-12-24 ==


* '''Congratulations''' to [[Pesta D|Dr. Dominik Pesta]], for receiving his degree of a PhD at the Medical University of Innsbruck! (Jan 2012)
* '''Congratulations''' to [[Pesta D|Dr. Dominik Pesta]], for receiving his degree of a PhD at the Medical University of Innsbruck! (Jan 2012)
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::[[Pesta 2012 Methods Mol Biol|Pesta D, Gnaiger E (2012) High-resolution respirometry. OXPHOS protocols for human cells and permeabilized fibres from small biopisies of human muscle. Methods Mol Biol 810: 25-58.]]
::[[Pesta 2012 Methods Mol Biol|Pesta D, Gnaiger E (2012) High-resolution respirometry. OXPHOS protocols for human cells and permeabilized fibres from small biopisies of human muscle. Methods Mol Biol 810: 25-58.]]


== Bioblast alert 2011 (03): 2011-11-24 ==
== Bioblast alert 2011(03): 2011-11-24 ==
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*'''Fluorometry combined with high-resolution respirometry''': Light guide inserted into the chamber through a black PEEK stopper<ref>[[Anderson 2011 Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol|Anderson EJ, Rodriguez E, Anderson CA, Thayne K, Chitwood WR, Kypson AP (2011) Increased propensity for cell death in diabetic human heart is mediated by mitochondrial-dependent pathways. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 300: H118-124.]]</ref>, or optical probe operated through the O2k-glass window<ref>[[Hickey 2012 J Comp Physiol B|Hickey AJ, Renshaw GM, Speers-Roesch B, Richards JG, Wang Y, Farrell AP, Brauner CJ (2012) A radical approach to beating hypoxia: depressed free radical release from heart fibres of the hypoxia-tolerant epaulette shark (''Hemiscyllum ocellatum''). J Comp Physiol B [Epub ahead of print] ]]</ref>.
* '''Fluorometry combined with high-resolution respirometry''': Light guide inserted into the chamber through a black PEEK stopper<ref>[[Anderson 2011 Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol|Anderson EJ, Rodriguez E, Anderson CA, Thayne K, Chitwood WR, Kypson AP (2011) Increased propensity for cell death in diabetic human heart is mediated by mitochondrial-dependent pathways. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 300: H118-124.]]</ref>, or optical probe operated through the O2k-glass window<ref>[[Hickey 2012 J Comp Physiol B|Hickey AJ, Renshaw GM, Speers-Roesch B, Richards JG, Wang Y, Farrell AP, Brauner CJ (2012) A radical approach to beating hypoxia: depressed free radical release from heart fibres of the hypoxia-tolerant epaulette shark (''Hemiscyllum ocellatum''). J Comp Physiol B [Epub ahead of print] ]]</ref>.
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*'''[[Talk:Fluorometry|Fluorometry versus fluorimetry]]''' - term of the week. >>>New '''[[Glossary: Fluorometry]]''' - high-resolution terminology.
*'''[[Talk:Fluorometry|Fluorometry versus fluorimetry]]''' - term of the week. >>>New '''[[Glossary: Fluorometry]]''' - high-resolution terminology.


== Bioblast alert 2011 (02): 2011-11-17 ==
== Bioblast alert 2011(02): 2011-11-17 ==


*'''[http://www.oroboros.at/index.php?ioc64 O2k-Workshop IOC64 - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, India]: 2011-12-08'''.
* '''[http://www.oroboros.at/index.php?ioc64 O2k-Workshop IOC64 - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, India]: 2011-12-08'''.


*O2k-Publication: '''Heart failure and mitochondrial dysfunction'''. Increased OXPHOS capacity after cold preservation of the human heart – a paradox resolved by a dyscoupling mechanism. Β 
* '''Heart failure and mitochondrial dysfunction'''. Increased [[OXPHOS capacity]] after cold preservation of the human heart – a paradox resolved by a dyscoupling mechanism. Β 
::[[Lemieux 2011 Int J Biochem Cell Biol|Lemieux H, Semsroth S, Antretter H, Hoefer D, Gnaiger E (2011) Mitochondrial respiratory control and early defects of oxidative phosphorylation in the failing human heart. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 43: 1729–1738]]. >>> [[Talk:Lemieux 2011 Int J Biochem Cell Biol|Discussion: Complementary results on the PGC-1a pathway]].
::[[Lemieux 2011 Int J Biochem Cell Biol|Lemieux H, Semsroth S, Antretter H, Hoefer D, Gnaiger E (2011) Mitochondrial respiratory control and early defects of oxidative phosphorylation in the failing human heart. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 43: 1729–1738.]] --> [[Talk:Lemieux 2011 Int J Biochem Cell Biol|Discussion: Complementary results on the PGC-1a pathway]].


*'''[[Tissue storage]]''' on ice is possible for limited periods of time (several hours) with preservation of mitochondrial respiratory function, as evaluated with [[SUIT protocol]]s. ([[Scientific service]])
* '''[[Tissue storage]]''' on ice is possible for limited periods of time (several hours) with preservation of mitochondrial respiratory function, as evaluated with [[SUIT protocol]]s. ([[Scientific service]])


*'''[[Uncoupled]], [[non-coupled]], [[dyscoupled]]''' - term of the week: a hallmark of high-resolution respirometry is a matching high-resolution terminology.
* '''[[Uncoupled]], [[non-coupled]], [[dyscoupled]]''' - term of the week: a hallmark of high-resolution respirometry is a matching high-resolution terminology.
::[[Talk:Uncoupled respiration|Evaluate an example of low-resolution terminology]]: '''''[[Dyscoupled respiration|Uncoupling]]''' was studied in stressed cells by measurement of coupled respiration, evaluation of '''[[LEAK|uncoupled]]''' respiration after inhibition with oligomycin, and FCCP titration to quantify '''[[non-coupled|uncoupled]]''' respiration''.
::[[Talk:Uncoupled respiration|Evaluate an example of low-resolution terminology]]: '''''[[Dyscoupled respiration|Uncoupling]]''' was studied in stressed cells by measurement of coupled respiration, evaluation of '''[[LEAK|uncoupled]]''' respiration after inhibition with oligomycin, and FCCP titration to quantify '''[[non-coupled|uncoupled]]''' respiration''.




== Bioblast alert 2011 (01): 2011-11-11 ==
== Bioblast alert 2011(01): 2011-11-11 ==


*'''[http://www.oroboros.at/index.php?ioc66 O2k-Fluorometry Workshop IOC66]''': 2012-03-15 to 16. OROBOROS INSTRUMENTS, Innsbruck, Austria.Β  The first series of the '''[[O2k-Fluorescence LED2-Module]]''' will be delivered in '''April 2012''', for orders received by end of January 2012.
* A key question on the separation of '''qualitative versus quantitative change of mitochondrial function''' is addressed in a new O2k-Publication. Does training induce mild uncoupling? Are sedentary humans healthy controls?
*O2k-Publication: A key question on the separation of '''qualitative versus quantitative change of mitochondrial function''' is addressed in a new O2k-Publication. Does training induce mild uncoupling? Are sedentary humans healthy controls?
::[[Pesta_2011_Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol|Pesta D, Hoppel F, Macek C, Messner H, Faulhaber M, Kobel C, Parson W, Burtscher M, Schocke M, Gnaiger E (2011) Similar qualitative and quantitative changes of mitochondrial respiration following strength and endurance training in normoxia and hypoxia in sedentary humans. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 301: R1078–R1087.]]
::[[Pesta_2011_Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol|Pesta D, Hoppel F, Macek C, Messner H, Faulhaber M, Kobel C, Parson W, Burtscher M, Schocke M, Gnaiger E (2011) Similar qualitative and quantitative changes of mitochondrial respiration following strength and endurance training in normoxia and hypoxia in sedentary humans. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 301: R1078–R1087]].
* [[ETS capacity]] plays a key role in such analyses, which cannot be achieved quantitatively without careful '''[[Optimum uncoupler concentration|uncoupler titrations]]'''. ([[Scientific service]])
*[[ETS capacity]] plays a key role in such analyses, which cannot be achieved quantitatively without careful '''[[Optimum uncoupler concentration|uncoupler titrations]]'''. ([[Scientific service]])
* '''[[Basal respiration]]''' - term of the month: a hallmark of high-resolution respirometry is a matching high-resolution terminology.
*'''[[Basal respiration]]''' - term of the month: a hallmark of high-resolution respirometry is a matching high-resolution terminology.

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Bioblast alert 2012(03): 2012-03-23

MitoPedia topic: Oxygen dependence of ROS production - are permeabilized fibres a valid model? --> Discussion

Drosophila vs. sandworm: High-resolution respirometry in permeabilized muscle fibres

  1. Pichaud N, Rioux P, Blier PU (2012) In situ quantification of mitochondrial respiration in permeabilized fibers of a marine invertebrate with low aerobic capacity. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 161: 429-435.
  2. Pichaud N, Ballard JWO, Tanguay RM, Blier PU (2011) Thermal sensitivity of mitochondrial functions in permeabilized muscle fibers from two populations of Drosophila simulans with divergent mitotypes. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 301: R48-R49.

Bioblast alert 2012(02): 2012-03-06

  • 50 Years ago: Nick Holonyak, considered as the "father of the light-emitting diode", developed the first practical visible-spectrum LED in 1962. Which colour? What is a LED? >>> see Glossary: Fluorescence

Mitochondrial dys/function in obesity vs. anorexia:

Bioblast alert 2012(01): 2012-02-27

Two exciting publications on mitochondrial p50, apparent excess capacity of cytochrome c oxidase, basal metabolic rate, P/O ratios and ergometric efficiency:

  1. Larsen FJ, Schiffer TA, Sahlin K, Ekblom B, Weitzberg E, Lundberg JO (2011) Mitochondrial oxygen affinity predicts basal metabolic rate in humans. FASEB J 25: 2843-2852.
  2. Larsen FJ, Schiffer TA, Borniquel S, Sahlin K, Ekblom B, Lundberg JO, Weitzberg E (2011) Dietary inorganic nitrate improves mitochondrial efficiency in humans. Cell Metab 13: 149-159.

Bioblast alert 2011(04): 2011-12-24

Pesta D, Gnaiger E (2012) High-resolution respirometry. OXPHOS protocols for human cells and permeabilized fibres from small biopisies of human muscle. Methods Mol Biol 810: 25-58.

Bioblast alert 2011(03): 2011-11-24

  • Fluorometry combined with high-resolution respirometry: Light guide inserted into the chamber through a black PEEK stopper[1], or optical probe operated through the O2k-glass window[2].

Bioblast alert 2011(02): 2011-11-17

  • Heart failure and mitochondrial dysfunction. Increased OXPHOS capacity after cold preservation of the human heart – a paradox resolved by a dyscoupling mechanism.
Lemieux H, Semsroth S, Antretter H, Hoefer D, Gnaiger E (2011) Mitochondrial respiratory control and early defects of oxidative phosphorylation in the failing human heart. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 43: 1729–1738. --> Discussion: Complementary results on the PGC-1a pathway.
Evaluate an example of low-resolution terminology: Uncoupling was studied in stressed cells by measurement of coupled respiration, evaluation of uncoupled respiration after inhibition with oligomycin, and FCCP titration to quantify uncoupled respiration.


Bioblast alert 2011(01): 2011-11-11

  • A key question on the separation of qualitative versus quantitative change of mitochondrial function is addressed in a new O2k-Publication. Does training induce mild uncoupling? Are sedentary humans healthy controls?
Pesta D, Hoppel F, Macek C, Messner H, Faulhaber M, Kobel C, Parson W, Burtscher M, Schocke M, Gnaiger E (2011) Similar qualitative and quantitative changes of mitochondrial respiration following strength and endurance training in normoxia and hypoxia in sedentary humans. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 301: R1078–R1087.
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