Cardioprotective effects of AMPK activation in H1N1 influenza virus infection
Steve Leumi, Matthew I. McFadden, Naresh Kumar, Sameer Salam Mattoo, Jack E. Roettger, Samuel Speaks, Benjamin Douglas Xun Liu, Shreenath Mohan, Brendan M. Reznik, Jana M. Cable, Parker J. Denz, Murugesan V. S. Rajaram, Adriana Forero, Jacob S. Yount
This study shows that activating AMPK in mice infected with a modified H1N1 virus reduces cardiac damage by restoring mitochondrial function and improving survival.
bioRxiv · Aug 28, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology