C57BL/6J-mtFVB/N mice (mt-ATP8, nt7778 G/T) display hepatic mitochondrial dysfunction.
C57BL/6J-mtFVB/N mice display alterations in hepatic energy metabolism.
C57BL/6J-mtFVB/N mice show no spontaneous hepatic steatosis or inflammation.
C57BL/6J-mtFVB/N mice are susceptible to diet induced NASH.
Study demonstrates causative role of mitochondrial dysfunction for NASH development.