Statins Increase Mitochondrial and Peroxisomal Fatty Acid Oxidation in the Liver and Prevent Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis in Mice
BackgroundNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common form of chronic liver disease in industrialized countries. Recent studies have highlighted the association between peroxisomal dysfunction and hepatic steatosis. Peroxisomes are intracellular organelles that contribute to several crucial...
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Korean Diabetes Association
2016-04-01
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Series: | Diabetes & Metabolism Journal |
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Online Access: | https://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-40-376.pdf |