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The ketogenic diet increases mitochondrial uncoupling protein levels and activity

Sullivan, P.G.; Rippy, N.A.; Dorenbos, K.; Concepcion, R.C.; Agarwal, A.K.; Rho, J.M.

Annals of Neurology 55(4): 576-580

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0364-5134
PMID: 15048898
DOI: 10.1002/ana.20062
Accession: 004357390

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Fatty acids are known to enhance mitochondrial uncoupling protein (UCP) activity. We asked whether a high-fat ketogenic diet (KD) increases UCP levels and activity in hippocampi of juvenile mice. Maximum mitochondrial respiration rates were significantly (p<0.001) higher in KD- versus standard diet (SD)-treated animals, indicating increased UCP-mediated proton conductance that can reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.

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