Brown adipocyte fatty acid synthase (FASN) deficiency protects mice from alcohol-induced elevations in plasma triglyceride and hepatic steatosis

Excessive alcohol intake is frequently associated with hypertriglyceridemia, a condition that increases the risk of severe complications including acute pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease.

Excessive alcohol intake is frequently associated with hypertriglyceridemia, a condition that increases the risk of severe complications including acute pancreatitis and cardiovascular disease. The very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) receptor (VLDLR) promotes uptake of…