Fibrates Reduce Triacylglycerol Content by Upregulating Adipose Triglyceride Lipase in the Liver of Rats

• Main Authors: Minako Karahashi (Author), Miki Hoshina (Author), Tohru Yamazaki (Author), Takeshi Sakamoto (Author), Atsushi Mitsumoto (Author), Yoichi Kawashima (Author), Naomi Kudo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Hepatic triacylglycerol (TAG) homeostasis is maintained by carefully regulated balance between its synthesis and disposal. Impairment in this balance causes steatosis. The aims of this study were i) to uncover whether fibrates control TAG concentration through the action of adipose triglyceride lipa...