C. F. Burant

The role of elevated branched chain amino acids in the potent effects of vertical sleeve gastrectomy to reduce weight and improve glucose regulation in mice

This study investigates whether reduced branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) levels after vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) contribute to metabolic improvements in mice, finding that BCAA reduction is not necessary for weight loss or glucose tolerance.

Mitochondrial PE potentiates respiratory enzymes to amplify skeletal muscle aerobic capacity

The paper shows that mitochondrial phospholipids, specifically phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), regulate respiratory capacity in skeletal muscle, with PE deficiency causing respiratory failure and oxidative stress.