Bile acids as global regulators of hepatic nutrient metabolism
Bile acids (BA) are synthesized from cholesterol in the liver. They are essential for promotion of the absorption of lipids, cholesterol, and lipid-soluble vitamins from the intestines. BAs are hormones that regulate nutrient metabolism by activating nuclear receptors (farnesoid X receptor (FXR), pr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Liver Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542568417000034 |