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Down-regulation of the mitochondrial 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA synthase gene by insulin: the role of the forkhead transcription factor FKHRL1.
The Biochemical journal - 15 Aug 2002
Nadal Alícia, Marrero Pedro F, Haro Diego
Abstract excerpt
Normal physiological responses to carbohydrate shortages cause the liver to increase the production of ketone bodies from the acetyl-CoA generated from fatty acid oxidation. This allows the use of ketone bodies for energy, thereby preserving the limited glucose for use by the brain. This adaptative response is switched off by insulin rapidly inhibiting the expression of the mitochondrial...
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