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Review
. 2024 Dec;13(4):724-738.
doi: 10.1007/s13679-024-00588-7. Epub 2024 Sep 17.

Mitochondrial Health Markers and Obesity-Related Health in Human Population Studies: A Narrative Review of Recent Literature

Pei Wen Tung  1 , Vidhu V Thaker  2 , Dympna Gallagher  3 , Allison Kupsco  4
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Mitochondrial Health Markers and Obesity-Related Health in Human Population Studies: A Narrative Review of Recent Literature

Pei Wen Tung et al. Curr Obes Rep. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This narrative review summarizes current literature on the relationship of mitochondrial biomarkers with obesity-related characteristics, including body mass index and body composition.

Recent findings: Mitochondria, as cellular powerhouses, play a pivotal role in energy production and the regulation of metabolic process. Altered mitochondrial functions contribute to obesity, yet evidence of the intricate relationship between mitochondrial dynamics and obesity-related outcomes in human population studies is scarce and warrants further attention. We discuss emerging evidence linking obesity and related health outcomes to impaired oxidative phosphorylation pathways, oxidative stress and mtDNA variants, copy number and methylation, all hallmark of suboptimal mitochondrial function. We also explore the influence of dietary interventions and metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures on restoring mitochondrial attributes of individuals with obesity. Finally, we report on the potential knowledge gaps in the mitochondrial dynamics for human health for future study.

Keywords: Adiposity; Bariatric Surgery; Epidemiology; Mitochondrial Biomarkers; Mitochondrial DNA; Obesity.

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