Protecting host mitochondria with vitamin B3 preserves bioenergetics and thermogenesis during antibiotic treatment
Tilman Tietz, Mugen Terzioglu, Laura Vesala, Tea Tuomela, Kabir Mahmud, Topi Paappanen, Pihla Lindroos, Eve Nyman, Kari Moisio, Juhana Juutila, Karita Karppinen, Kukka Lehto, Kirsi-Maarit Lehto, Susanna Valanne, Ville Hietakangas, Tiina S Salminen
This study shows that vitamin B3 supplementation protects mitochondria from antibiotic-induced damage, preserving bioenergetics and thermogenesis in Drosophila and human cells.
bioRxiv · Nov 10, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology