Crocin ameliorates hepatic steatosis through activation of AMPK signaling in db/db mice

Abstract Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is closely linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders worldwide. Crocin is a carotenoid compound possessing various pharmacological activities. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effect on fatty liver...

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Main Authors: Li Luo, Kai Fang, Xiaomeng Dan, Ming Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-018-0955-6