학술논문

A common genetic variant of a mitochondrial RNA processing enzyme predisposes to insulin resistance.
Document Type
Article
Source
Science Advances. 9/24/2021, Vol. 7 Issue 39, p1-17. 17p.
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ISSN
2375-2548
Abstract
The article explores a common genetic variant (Asn437Ser) in the MRPP3 gene, implicated in mitochondrial RNA processing. It states that this variant, previously linked to metabolic diseases, has been introduced into the mouse Mrpp3 gene using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It mentions that when exposed to a high-fat diet, mice carrying this variant exhibit signs of insulin resistance, including impaired glucose tolerance and fatty liver.