Atg5 is required for HIF-1-dependent regulation of mitochondrial mass
and respiration in MEFs. WT and KO MEFs were transfected with siRNA
directed against Atg5 (siAtg5) or a control siRNA (siCTR)
and cultured at 20 or 1% O2 for 48 h. Mitochondrial DNA content
(A), mitochondrial mass (B), O2 consumption
(C), and ATP levels (D) were measured. Mean values are shown
(±S.E.). *, p < 0.05 by Student's t
test compared with WT-siCTR at 20% O2;#, p < 0.05
compared with WT-siCTR at 1% O2.