Mitochondrial dysfunction activates a transcriptional response known as the UPRmt.
UPRmt activation is regulated by mitochondrial protein import efficiency of ATFS-1.
The ATFS-1-mediated UPRmt includes mitochondrial proteostasis and innate immune genes.
The UPRmt also includes a metabolic shift towards glycolysis.
Modest mitochondrial dysfunction activates the UPRmt and confers longevity.