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Facilitation of Ca2+‐induced opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore either by nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase deficiency or statins treatment
Mitochondrial redox imbalance and high Ca2+ uptake induce the opening of the permeability transition pore (PTP) that leads to disruption of energy‐linked mitochondrial functions and triggers cell death in many disease states. In this review, we discuss the major results from our studies investigating the consequences of NAD(P)‐transhydrogenase (NNT) deficiency, and of statins treatment for mitochondrial functions and susceptibility to Ca2+‐induced PTP. We highlight the aggravation of high fat diet‐induced fatty liver disease in the context of NNT deficiency and the role of antioxidants in the prevention of statins toxicity to mitochondria.