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BNip3 regulates lipid metabolism by balancing mitochondrial mass and function; its absence leads to increased lipogenesis and reduced fatty acid oxidation.
A healthy liver efficiently burns fat and synthesizes lipids only when needed. Disruptions in mitochondrial quality control can tip this balance, leading to fat accumulation even without overeating.
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Loss of BNip3 resulted in increased lipid synthesis in the liver that was associated with elevated ATP levels, reduced AMP-regulated kinase (AMPK) activity, and increased expression of lipogenic enzymes. Conversely, there was reduced alpha-oxidation of fatty acids in BNip3 null liver...
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Detailed in vitro and in vivo metabolic assays.
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BNip3 Regulates Mitochondrial Function and Lipid Metabolism in the Liver
D.R. Glick et al. · Molecular and Cellular Biology · 2012
DOI 10.1128/mcb.00167-12
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