Metformin maintains intrahepatic triglyceride content through increased hepatic de novo lipogenesis
<p><strong>Objective:</strong> Metformin is a first-line pharmacotherapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, a condition closely associated with NAFLD. Although metformin promotes weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity, its effect on intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) remains...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2022
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