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  1. 1. LXR regulation of hepatic gene expression and pituitary dependent hormones

    Författare :Pia Kotokorpi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Liver X receptor; growth hormone; gene regulation; metabolism; hepatocyte; hepatic steatosis; species differences;

    Sammanfattning : The liver X receptors (LXRs) are ligand activated transcription factors involved in the regulation of metabolic genes. LXRs are considered potential drug targets to treat metabolic disorders, however, unwanted side effects, as revealed from rodent studies, include increased lipogenesis in the liver and increased plasma triglyceride levels. LÄS MER