Fatty acid metabolization and insulin regulation prevent liver injury from lipid accumulation in Himalayan marmots

Summary: Fat storage and weight gain are dominant traits for hibernating mammals. However, excessive fat accumulation may cause liver damage. Here, we explore the lipid accumulation and metabolic processes of the Himalayan marmot (Marmota himalayana), a hibernating rodent species. We find that the u...

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Main Authors: Ziqiang Bao, Cheng Guo, Yi Chen, Cheng Li, Tao Lei, Shuailing Zhou, Dunwu Qi, Zuofu Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-07-01
Series:Cell Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124723007295