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Mitochondrial matrix protein LETMD1 maintains thermogenic capacity of brown adipose tissue in male mice

Johan Auwerx, Jun Yong Kim, Maroun Bou Sleiman, Xiaoxu Li
2023
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Abstract

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has abundant mitochondria with the unique capability of generating heat via uncoupled respiration. Here, Park et al. identify LETMD1 as a mitochondrial matrix protein enriched in brown adipose tissue (BAT) and reveal a crucial role for it in maintaining brown adipocyte mitochondrial OXPHOS and thermogenesis upon cold stimulus.

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Johan Auwerx, Jun Yong Kim, Maroun Bou Sleiman, Xiaoxu Li
2023
Journal Articles

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/0773a73e-95f6-4976-a7e5-c36e22e1bd11

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