MTLN report

I. Expression across cell types

II. Expression across tissues

III. Associated gene sets

GO_0044255Biological processcellular lipid metabolic process
GO_0070328Biological processtriglyceride homeostasis
GO_0006635Biological processfatty acid beta-oxidation
GO_0051146Biological processstriated muscle cell differentiation
GO_0045333Biological processcellular respiration
GO_0010918Biological processpositive regulation of mitochondrial membrane potential
GO_0051284Biological processpositive regulation of sequestering of calcium ion
GO_0031334Biological processpositive regulation of protein-containing complex assembly
GO_0032000Biological processpositive regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation
GO_0005743Cellular componentmitochondrial inner membrane
GO_0005739Cellular componentmitochondrion
GO_0005515Molecular functionprotein binding

IV. Literature review

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Gene nameMTLN
Protein nameMitoregulin (Micropeptide in mitochondria) (Micropeptide regulator of beta-oxidation) (Small integral membrane protein 37) (lncRNA-encoded micropeptide)
SynonymsLINC00116
SMIM37
NCRNA00116
MOXI
LEMP
MPM
DescriptionFUNCTION: Positively regulates mitochondrial complex assembly and/or stability (By similarity). Increases mitochondrial membrane potential while decreasing mitochondrial reactive oxygen species . Increases mitochondrial respiration rate . Increased mitochondrial respiratory activity promotes myogenic differentiation which facilitates muscle growth and regeneration (By similarity). Increases mitochondrial calcium retention capacity . Plays a role in maintenance of cellular lipid composition through its interaction with cytochrome b5 reductase CYB5R3 which is required for mitochondrial respiratory complex I activity (By similarity). Interacts with the mitochondrial trifunctional enzyme complex (MTE) and enhances fatty acid beta-oxidation . Not required for MTE formation or stability (By similarity). Modulates triglyceride clearance in adipocytes through its role in regulating fatty acid beta-oxidation and lipolysis . .

AccessionsQ8NCU8
ENST00000414416.2 [Q8NCU8-1]
ENST00000426713.1 [Q8NCU8-2]
ENST00000611969.5 [Q8NCU8-2]