When cow liver cells are exposed to certain levels of a chemical called sodium acetate, it seems to turn on genes that help burn fat more efficiently.

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Acetic Acid Activates the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway to Regulate Lipid Metabolism in Bovine Hepatocytes

Cross-Sectional Study

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2013

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Acetic Acid Activates the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway to Regulate Lipid Metabolism in Bovine Hepatocytes

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0067880

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