Sabita Chourasia, PhD
Post Doctoral Fellow
Prof. Atan Gross Research Group
Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology
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Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Immunology & Regenerative Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science
Dr. Sabita Chourasia is a postdoctoral researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science, affiliated with the Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology. Her work focuses on mitochondrial metabolism, specifically the role of the MTCH2 protein in energy regulation and adipocyte differentiation. Her research has significant implications for understanding and potentially treating obesity.
This study demonstrates that deletion of the MTCH2 gene leads to increased mitochondrial oxidative function and energy demand, creating a catabolic environment that impedes adipocyte differentiation.
Read the articleThis research reveals that MTCH2 deletion results in high ATP demand and oxidative stress, leading to impaired adipogenesis due to an energy-deficient environment.
View the preprintAn article discussing the potential of targeting MTCH2 for obesity treatment, highlighting Dr. Chourasia’s contributions.
Read the articleCoverage on how blocking the MTCH2 protein can prevent fat accumulation in human cells, referencing Dr. Chourasia’s study.
Read the articleDetails the effects of MTCH2 deletion on cellular metabolism and its implications for obesity research.
Read the articleA piece discussing the potential of MTCH2-targeted therapies in making humans “immune to obesity,” citing Dr. Chourasia’s work.
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