research Human Biallelic MFN2 Mutations Induce Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Upper Body Adipose Hyperplasia, and Suppression of Leptin Expression 1 citations, March 2017 MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
research Decision Letter: Human Biallelic MFN2 Mutations Induce Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Upper Body Adipose Hyperplasia, and Suppression of Leptin Expression January 2017 MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.