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Mitochondrial Acetylation and Acetylome Dynamics in Alcoholic Liver Disease assessed with Heavy Water

Award Number: R21AA029784
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/20/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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Mitochondrial Acetylation and Acetylome Dynamics in Alcoholic Liver Disease assessed with Heavy Water - Summary Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a major cause of liver-related death. Alcohol intake is associated with hyperacetylation of hepatic mitochondrial proteins and impaired mitochondrial function. However, the significance of mitochondrial acetylation has been debated because of the low stoichiometry of acetylation. We propose that changes in acetylome dynamics, rather than levels, are the determinant of mitochondrial function. The rationale is that hepatic mitochondria may respond to alcohol-induced stress via acetyl-transfer dependent enzymatic inhibition (short-term regulation) and/or the acetyl-transfer independent regulation of protein stability (long-term regulation). To assess the impact of these acetylation-mediated changes, we will quantify mitochondrial acetylome dynamics in ALD mice liver in vivo using a stable isotope-resolved high- resolution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). This method relies on our technical advancement that dissects the isotope-labeling of acetyl moiety and peptide backbone. Acetylation turnover is determined based on labeling of acetyl moiety. The effect of acetylation on protein stability is assessed by comparisons of the half-lives of the intact native peptide and acetylated peptide fragments without acetyl moiety. We will use this method and genetic and pharmacological tools to study the role of altered acetylome dynamics in ALD mice livers. Experiments will be performed in collaboration with The Northern Ohio Alcohol Center (see LOS of Dr. Nagy) using an established mouse model of ALD induced with a Lieber-DeCarli diet that results in hepatic hyperacetylation and mitochondrial dysfunction. Aim 1 will determine if alcohol-induced acetylation alters the stability of hepatic mitochondrial proteins and mitochondrial respiration. Aim 2 will assess the impact of alcohol consumption on the acetylation turnover of mitochondrial proteins and the consequence of altered acetyl transfer on regulations of metabolic and antioxidant enzymes. Our novel tools and collaborative expertise will enable us to investigate the mechanisms of alcohol-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. Completion of this project will uncover a novel role of altered acetylation dynamics in the alcoholic liver and help to identify acetylation as a therapeutic target for the treatment of ALD.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2023	NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY	4209 STATE ROUTE 44	ROOTSTOWN	OH	44272	PORTAGE	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	2	12/4/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $187,860 )
2023	2023	NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY	4209 STATE ROUTE 44	ROOTSTOWN	OH	44272	PORTAGE	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	2	8/22/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$187,860
														Subtotal = $187,860

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $226,783 )
2022	2022	NORTHEAST OHIO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY	4209 STATE ROUTE 44	ROOTSTOWN	OH	44272	PORTAGE	USA	Alcohol Research Programs	000	1	9/19/2022	NEW	$226,783
														Subtotal = $226,783

Grand Total All Awards = $414,643

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Mitochondrial Acetylation and Acetylome Dynamics in Alcoholic Liver Disease assessed with Heavy Water

Award Number: R21AA029784

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/20/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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