Alcoholism

Research conducted at J. Shang and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about alcoholism

Published in Mental Health Law Weekly, September 13th, 2008

In this recent report, researchers in Wuhan, People's Republic of China conducted a study "To investigate whether resveratrol (RSV) can improve non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and to find the possible mechanism. Rats fed a high-fat diet were treated with RSV."

"The liver histology was observed. Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp was performed to assess insulin sensitivity. Fat accumulation was induced in HepG2 cells, and the cells were treated with RSV. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation levels were determined both in the animal study and cell study. Rats fed a high-fat diet developed abdominal obesity, NAFLD, and insulin resistance (IR), which...

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Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2008-09-13)

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