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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-018-0955-6 |