In hepatocytes and adipocytes it reduces the activity of key lipogenic enzymes: Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) , a key step in fatty acid synthesis Fatty acid synthase (FAS) , the enzyme creating long chains of fatty acids Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) in adipocytes, reduces uptake of circulating triglycerides into fat cells Imagine it as turning valves in a pipeline, you close the inflow (lipogenesis), open the outflow (lipolysis)
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specialist guidance is essential
Do not use if under the age of 18, pregnant, or nursing
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Patients should ensure the skin is clean and dry before injecting and avoid injecting into areas with visible irritation, bruising, or scarring