Increased serum levels of lipogenic enzymes in patients with severe liver steatosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lipid metabolism is altered in subjects with liver steatosis. FAS is a key enzyme in <it>de novo</it> lipogenesis and both FAS gene expression and enzymatic activity are primarily regulated by metabolic signals in the liv...

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Main Authors: Notarnicola Maria, Misciagna Giovanni, Tutino Valeria, Chiloiro Marisa, Osella Alberto, Guerra Vito, Bonfiglio Caterina, Caruso Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/145