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SIRT3 suppresses lipogenesis in hepatocytes by downregulating the expression of Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1).

Reducing the intake of saturated fats and maintaining metabolic health may help regulate SCD1, a key enzyme in fat synthesis. This complements the autophagy mechanism by reducing the load of new fat entering the liver.

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Moreover, SIRT3 reduced the expression of stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1, to suppress lipogenesis.
Tian Zhang et al. · Cell Death and Differentiation · 2019

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Supported by in vitro and in vivo data, but lacks human clinical validation.

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SIRT3 promotes lipophagy and chaperon-mediated autophagy to protect hepatocytes against lipotoxicity

Tian Zhang et al. · Cell Death and Differentiation · 2019

DOI 10.1038/s41418-019-0356-z

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