ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and Function

Reactive oxygen species modulator 1 (ROMO1) is a nuclear-encoded inner mitochondrial protein known for its dual role as a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a non-selective ion channel. Initially identified for its role in ROS production, ROMO1 has garnered attention for its functional p...

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Main Authors: Angel Yordanov, Eva Tsoneva
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/5/540
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description Reactive oxygen species modulator 1 (ROMO1) is a nuclear-encoded inner mitochondrial protein known for its dual role as a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a non-selective ion channel. Initially identified for its role in ROS production, ROMO1 has garnered attention for its functional properties as a non-selective ion channel that regulates ion homeostasis in mitochondria. This article examines ROMO1 from both perspectives, emphasizing its structural and functional characteristics, physiological roles, and implications in health and disease. Understanding ROMO1’s dual functionality provides insight into its potential as a therapeutic target for oxidative stress-related disorders, especially cancer progression.
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spelling doaj-art-1ec27ed9e1af45d7baa01f8058a712212025-08-20T02:33:36ZengMDPI AGAntioxidants2076-39212025-04-0114554010.3390/antiox14050540ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and FunctionAngel Yordanov0Eva Tsoneva1Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Medical University Pleven, 5800 Pleven, BulgariaDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr Shterev, 1330 Sofia, BulgariaReactive oxygen species modulator 1 (ROMO1) is a nuclear-encoded inner mitochondrial protein known for its dual role as a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a non-selective ion channel. Initially identified for its role in ROS production, ROMO1 has garnered attention for its functional properties as a non-selective ion channel that regulates ion homeostasis in mitochondria. This article examines ROMO1 from both perspectives, emphasizing its structural and functional characteristics, physiological roles, and implications in health and disease. Understanding ROMO1’s dual functionality provides insight into its potential as a therapeutic target for oxidative stress-related disorders, especially cancer progression.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/5/540ROMO1ROSoxidative stresscancercervical cancer
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ROS
oxidative stress
cancer
cervical cancer
title ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and Function
title_full ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and Function
title_fullStr ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and Function
title_full_unstemmed ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and Function
title_short ROMO1: A Distinct Mitochondrial Protein with Dual Roles in Dynamics and Function
title_sort romo1 a distinct mitochondrial protein with dual roles in dynamics and function
topic ROMO1
ROS
oxidative stress
cancer
cervical cancer
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