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Sexually dimorphic response of mice to the Western-style diet caused by deficiency of fatty acid binding protein 6 (Fabp6).
Physiological reports - 1 Feb 2021
Habib Salam M, Zwicker Brittnee L, Wykes Linda, Agellon Luis B
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Bile acids are natural detergents that aid in the absorption of dietary lipids. Fatty acid binding protein 6 (Fabp6) is a component of the bile acid recovery system that operates in the small intestine. The aim of this study was to determine if Fabp6 deficiency causes dietary fat malabsorption. Wild-type and Fabp6-deficient mice were fed a Western-style diet (WSD) or a reference low-fat diet (LFD) for 10 weeks....
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