Enhanced lipogenesis through Pparγ helps cavefish adapt to food scarcity.
S. Xiong, W. Wang, A. Kenzior, L. Olsen, J. Krishnan, J. Persons, K. Medley, R. Peuss, Y. Wang, S. Chen, N. Zhang, N. Thomas, J. Miles, A. Sanchez Alvarado, N. Rohner
This study shows that cavefish enhance lipogenesis via upregulated Pparγ to store more fat, aiding adaptation to nutrient scarcity.
bioRxiv · Apr 27, 2021Evolutionary Biology