Lycopene prevents lipid accumulation in hepatocytes by stimulating PPARα and improving mitochondrial function

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased over the decades. Lycopene (LYC), a major carotenoid present in tomato, has been previously demonstrated to possess liver-protecting and lipid-lowering bioactivities. However, the underlying mechanism of how LYC impact on the l...

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Main Authors: Jia Wang, Tonghui Geng, Qianhui Zou, Ningru Yang, Weiyang Zhao, Yitong Li, Xintong Tan, Tian Yuan, Xuebo Liu, Zhigang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464620300815