MNP33 is a novel mitochondrial protein that reprograms cellular bioenergetics and lipid metabolism
Yilu Xu, Quan Yuan, Yang Wang, Qiumin Liao, Xiaochuan Fu, Zhen‐Bo Cao, Bin Pan, Kaixuan Zheng, Jifeng Wang, Tiemin Liu, Pingsheng Liu, Shuyan Zhang
This study identifies MNP33, a novel mitochondrial microprotein, and shows it regulates bioenergetics, lipid metabolism, and stress responses by interacting with ANT2 and modulating mitochondrial function.
bioRxiv · Jul 29, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology