Genetic depletion of the early autophagy protein ATG13 impairs mitochondrial energy metabolism, augments oxidative stress, induces the polarization of macrophages to the M1 inflammatory mode, and compromises myelin integrity in skeletal muscle
Our study shows that impaired ATG13-driven autophagy increases inflammation through sirtuin-1 inactivation and NF-κB activation, suggesting a role for ATG13 in post-exertional malaise (PEM).
Authors
- Avik Roy
- Animesh Barua
- Mubaraq A Toriola
- Amy Reyes
- Leggy A Arnold
- Sarojini Bulbule
- Emma Timlin
- C Gunnar Gottschalk
- Omolola Mary Adedeji
Institutions
- University School of Milwaukee (US)
- Sierra Nevada College (US)
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (US)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Inflammation Research
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00011-025-02158-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 31.52