Branched chain fatty acid-rich diet promotes lipid droplet enlargement and impacts organismal health in Caenorhabditis elegans
Kam Ue Roy Li, Wing Ka Lo, Meigui Yang, Chenyin Wang, Lau Chun Yin, Jetty Chung‐Yung Lee, Chaogu Zheng
This study shows a BCFA-rich diet in C. elegans causes enlarged lipid droplets, developmental delays, reduced reproduction, and shorter lifespan.
bioRxiv · Jan 15, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology