This study demonstrates that peroxisomes play a direct role in maintaining mitochondrial health by acting as sinks for mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) through a contact site mediated by proteins ACBD5 and PTPIP51. The study was conducted using immortalized cell lines and further research is needed to confirm these findings in vivo. This contact increases during mitochondrial oxidative stress, helping to maintain mitochondrial function by transferring excess ROS from the mitochondria to the peroxisome lumen.

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This study provides compelling evidence for a novel mechanism of mitochondrial redox regulation through contact-mediated ROS transfer to peroxisomes. The methodology is rigorous, and the use of multiple probes and assays strengthens the conclusions. However, the reliance on immortalized cell lines and overexpression/knockdown approaches warrants some caution in interpreting the findings, and further in vivo studies are needed to confirm the physiological relevance of the observed mechanisms. Therefore, the study merits a rating of 4, reflecting its strong contribution but acknowledging its limitations.