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Sara Costa-Pinto

University of Lisbon

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Mitochondria at synapse utilize fatty acids as a bioenergetic fuel source

Bernardo Cetra Antunes, Andreia Faria‐Pereira, Joana Gonçalves‐Ribeiro, Sara Costa-Pinto, Sandra Henriques Vaz, Vanessa A. Morais

This study shows synaptic mitochondria prefer fatty acids over glucose for energy production, enhancing respiratory flexibility and ATP content in neurons.

bioRxiv · May 26, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology