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Metabolic Circuit Involving Free Fatty Acids, microRNA 122, and Triglyceride Synthesis in Liver and Muscle Tissues.

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Published in 2017 at "Gastroenterology"

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2017.08.013

Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS Effective treatments are needed for hepatic steatosis characterized by accumulation of triglycerides in hepatocytes, which leads to hepatocellular carcinoma. MicroRNA 122 (MIR122) is expressed only in the liver, where it regulates lipid metabolism. We… read more here.

Keywords: muscle; liver muscle; mir122; triglyceride synthesis ... See more keywords