Fatty acid β-oxidation

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  • Humans2
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Older age

upin humans1

1 study
  1. Older age increases fatty acid β-oxidation in humans.

    Humansover 24 hr

    Age-Related Differences in Carbohydrate and Fat Oxidation Over 24 Hours and During Daily Activities in Humans · bioRxiv · 29 Sep 2026 · Preprint

rsks-1

upin worms1

1 study
  1. rsks-1 increases fatty acid β-oxidation in worms.

    “transcriptomic analysis revealed that the genes involved in peroxisomal fatty acid β-oxidation were upregulated in the rsks-1(ok1255) mutants.”

    Model organismsrsks-1(ok1255) mutants

    Peroxisomal enzyme ACOX-1.2 enables extended lifespan in long-lived roundworms · Current issues in molecular biology · 4 Sep 2026

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bioRxivModel organismsPreprint

Suppressing neuronal dENL/AF9 shifts metabolic and energetic profiles in aged flies

Multi-omics profiling in Drosophila links chromatin regulation to increased ATP, higher NAD-to-NADH ratios, and altered lipid metabolism in aged…Multi-omics profiling in Drosophila links chromatin regulation to increased ATP, higher NAD-to-NADH ratios, and altered lipid metabolism in aged heads.

Cell ReportsAnimals

Loss of the lipid enzyme PNPLA7 impairs skeletal muscle and mitochondria in mice

Researchers identified PNPLA7 as an essential regulator of phosphatidylcholine catabolism necessary for maintaining mouse muscle fiber size and…Researchers identified PNPLA7 as an essential regulator of phosphatidylcholine catabolism necessary for maintaining mouse muscle fiber size and endurance.

FASEB JournalAnimals

4-Octyl itaconate restores parotid gland function in aging mice

The itaconate derivative reduces fibrosis and lipid buildup while curbing oxidative stress through AMPK signaling pathways.The itaconate derivative reduces fibrosis and lipid buildup while curbing oxidative stress through AMPK signaling pathways.

Current Issues in Molecular BiologyModel organisms

Peroxisomal enzyme ACOX-1.2 enables extended lifespan in long-lived roundworms

Inhibiting the fatty acid oxidation enzyme suppresses both autophagy and longevity in long-lived rsks-1 mutant Caenorhabditis elegans.Inhibiting the fatty acid oxidation enzyme suppresses both autophagy and longevity in long-lived rsks-1 mutant Caenorhabditis elegans.