RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Gater, Laura
T1 Increased Adiposity and Hepatic Steatosis are Prevented in Mice Fed an Amylose-Rich Diet vs. a Diet High in Amylopectin
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2006
FD SAGE Publications
VO 6
IS 2
SP 34
OP 34
DO 10.1177/155989770600600218
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/2/34.abstract
AB This study focused on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and is becoming recognized as a component of the metabolic syndrome. NAFLD includes hepatic steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis and can ultimately lead to cirrhosis.