Research highlights mitochondrial energetics preservation during hibernation in bears, suggesting applications for muscle wasting prevention in humans.
These findings highlight a temperature-sensitive, multifaceted strategy that preserves mitochondrial energetics during prolonged inactivity, despite reduced mitochondrial density. The selective maintenance of electron flow and fuel flexibility offers novel insights for mitigating muscle wasting in sedentary or immobilized humans.
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