Hormonal
Sirt1 activation promotes mitochondrial biogenesis through the deacetylation and activation of PGC-1α, a process supported by evidence from caloric restriction and specific Sirt1 activators like resveratrol and SRT1720.
Caloric restriction and compounds that activate Sirt1 (like resveratrol) may support mitochondrial health by activating PGC-1α. However, the evidence is mixed, and results depend heavily on the specific context, dosage, and individual metabolic state. It is not a guaranteed or universal solution for mitochondrial biogenesis.
Sirt1’s deacetylation of Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor Gamma Coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) has been extensively implicated in metabolic control and mitochondrial biogenesis, which was proposed to partially underlie Sirt1’s role in caloric restriction and impacts on longevity.
Why this rating
The paper presents strong biochemical evidence but also details significant controversy and conflicting studies regarding the necessity of Sirt1 for this process.
Source
Sirt1 and the Mitochondria
Bor Luen Tang · Molecules and Cells · 2016
DOI 10.14348/molcells.2016.2318
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