Lipid Droplet Proteome Reveals that Associated ATGL and Anchored Mitochondria Lead to Higher Skeletal Muscle Insulin Sensitivity in Endurance Athletes than Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Xiaochuan Fu, Zhihua Zhang, Lijun Jiang, Qiumin Liao, Yisheng Xu, Yang Wang, Zhen‐Bo Cao, Jifeng Wang, Xiaojuan Wei, Yan Gao, Yue Li, Haijun Wang, Yin Pei, Fan Hu, Shuyan Zhang, , Pingsheng Liu
The paper compares lipid droplet proteomes between endurance athletes and T2DM patients, identifying ATGL and mitochondrial association as factors contributing to higher insulin sensitivity in athletes.
bioRxiv · Jul 15, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology