Effects of Different Types of Alcohol Withdrawal on Hepatic Triglyceride Content in Mice
Conference Year
2024
Abstract
Alcohol consumption is known to induce liver damage, with most research focusing on chronic alcohol use. However, questions persist regarding the impact of alcohol withdrawal on liver fat content. To address this, we administered differing alcohol withdrawal treatments to female C57BL/6 mice: continuous access, 4-day withdrawal, or 24-hour withdrawal. Our study aims to determine the influence of withdrawal duration on liver health indicators using a standard triglyceride assay. This research seeks to elucidate the relationship between alcohol withdrawal and liver health outcomes, which is part of a broader focus of the RAMP lab involving hepatic diet and alcohol interactions.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Chris Skinner
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Primary Research Category
Life Sciences
Effects of Different Types of Alcohol Withdrawal on Hepatic Triglyceride Content in Mice
Alcohol consumption is known to induce liver damage, with most research focusing on chronic alcohol use. However, questions persist regarding the impact of alcohol withdrawal on liver fat content. To address this, we administered differing alcohol withdrawal treatments to female C57BL/6 mice: continuous access, 4-day withdrawal, or 24-hour withdrawal. Our study aims to determine the influence of withdrawal duration on liver health indicators using a standard triglyceride assay. This research seeks to elucidate the relationship between alcohol withdrawal and liver health outcomes, which is part of a broader focus of the RAMP lab involving hepatic diet and alcohol interactions.