a decreasing trendp < 0.05
In contrast, the expression of lipogenesis-related genes (Acc1, Hmgcr, and Chrebp) in both nitrite-exposed groups (8 and 16 mg/L) showed a decreasing trend, with significant downregulation observed for Acc1 and Hmgcr on day 7 and for Chrebp on day 3 ( p < 0.05). 3.6.