Description
Atglistatin is an inhibitor of adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) that decreases fatty acid mobilization and prevents lipolysis. Atglistatin also prevents triglyceride accumulation after acute myocardial infarction, displaying cardioprotective benefit.
References
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