Complex I Governs Iron Levels in Bat Mitochondria to Couple Respiration with Lipid Metabolism
Weiqian Zeng, Pengwei Peng, Chang‐Han Chen, Dandan Wang, Liuli Cao, Zheng Wang, Yang Xia, Jian Qiu
The paper shows complex I regulates mitochondrial iron levels in bats, linking respiration to lipid metabolism and enabling metabolic flexibility for flight.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology