Treating rat liver cells with low doses of acetic acid boosts genes and proteins that help burn fat, suggesting these cells might get better at breaking down fats.

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Acetic Acid Influences BRL-3A Cell Lipid Metabolism via the AMPK Signalling Pathway

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2018

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Acetic Acid Influences BRL-3A Cell Lipid Metabolism via the AMPK Signalling Pathway

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DOI: 10.1159/000487980

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