LYR Motif Containing Protein 7 (LYRM7)

LYRM7, Belongs to the complex I LYR family. The LYRM2 gene is conserved in chimpanzee, dog, mouse, rat, chicken, and zebrafish.
The exact mechanism by which LYRM1 induces insulin resistance has not yet been fully elucidated. The overexpression of LYRM1 in 3T3-L1 adipocytes resulted in reduced insulin-stimulated glucose uptake, an abnormal mitochondrial morphology, and a decrease in intracellular ATP synthesis and mitochondrial membrane potential. In addition, LYRM1 overexpression led to excessive production of intracellular of reactive oxygen species. The overexpression of LYRM1 caused mitochondrial dysfunction in adipocytes, which might be responsible for the development of LYRM1-induced insulin resistance.