ATGL-catalyzed lipid catabolism promotes DNA double-strand break repair
Mahima Devarajan, Rachel K. Meyer, Gavin Fredrickson, William A. Hofstadter, Mara T. Mashek, Mari V. Reid, Evan W. Kerr, Anna Bartelt, Peter Gutenberger, Simone Intriago, Linshan Laux, Emma Petta, Hai Dang Hai Dang Nguyen, Douglas G. Mashek
This study shows that ATGL-catalyzed lipid catabolism enhances DNA double-strand break repair, reducing genomic instability and aging-related damage.
bioRxiv · Jun 29, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry