Autophagy related gene 13

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Autophagy Related 13 or ATG13 is a gene that is involved in controlling autophagy.[1]

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In May 2022, Simmaron Research announced that they were inserting several human genes including ATG13 into mice in order to research post-exertional malaise and fatigue.[2] ATG13 activates the myokines interleukin 6 (IL-6) and Regulated upon activation, normally T-expressed, and presumably secreted (RANTES).[2]

Notable studies[edit | edit source]

  • 2021, Molecular evidence of autophagy impairment as serum level of ATG13 is elevated in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome: two independent case-control studies[3] - (Pre-print, Full text)
  • 2022, Elevated ATG13 in serum of patients with ME/CFS stimulates oxidative stress response in microglial cells via activation of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE)[4] - (Abstract)

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