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Pathway of AMPK protein in the intestine

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In the intestine, AMPK protein have different roles The main roles are: - inhibits HMG Coa reductase -activated ACC (acetyl-coA-carboxylase)

The main role is to decrease the level of cholesterol and fatty acids in the intestine

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Can you elaborate on the latter point any? – jonsca Dec 29 '12 at 21:02
a reference would be great too.. – shigeta Feb 19 at 3:04

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