Male 11β-HSD1 knockout mice fed trans-fats and fructose are not protected from metabolic syndrome or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) defines a spectrum of diseases from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis, and can be regarded as the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). The initial stages of NAFLD are characterized by intra-hepatocyte l...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Endocrine Society
2016
|