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To investigate the pathogenesis of ethanol-induced fatty liver by examining alterations in hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidation alongside pyridine nucleotide redox states.

August 1, 1961Journal of Clinical InvestigationOpen Access

Studies on the Pathogenesis of the Ethanol-Induced Fatty Liver. I. Synthesis and Oxidation of Fatty Acids by the Liver*

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GRGilberto RebouçasUniversidade Federal da Bahia KIKurt J. IsselbacherHarvard University

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Experimental study reveals shifts in hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidation following ethanol exposure, indicating pyridine nucleotide redox imbalances promote alcohol-induced fatty liver.

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To investigate the pathogenesis of ethanol-induced fatty liver by examining alterations in hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidation alongside pyridine nucleotide redox states.
Measured hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidative pathways following ethanol administration in vivo and in vitro.
Evaluated the regulatory role of reduced and oxidized diphosphopyridine nucleotides during hepatic ethanol metabolism.
Demonstrated that ethanol administration alters the rate of hepatic fatty acid synthesis and suppresses fatty acid oxidation.
Identified that shifts in the ratio of oxidized to reduced diphosphopyridine nucleotides accompany ethanol-induced disturbances in hepatic lipid metabolism.

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Rebouças et al. (1961) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a704b8be5469ee92be10aa0 https://doi.org/10.1172/jci104366

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Experimental study reveals shifts in hepatic fatty acid synthesis and oxidation following ethanol exposure, indicating pyridine nucleotide redox imbalances promote alcohol-induced fatty liver.

Studies on the Pathogenesis of the Ethanol-Induced Fatty Liver. I. Synthesis and Oxidation of Fatty Acids by the Liver*

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Studies on the Pathogenesis of the Ethanol-Induced Fatty Liver. I. Synthesis and Oxidation of Fatty Acids by the Liver*

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