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BCATc Inhibitor 2 maintained mitochondrial function by ameliorating oleic acid-induced mitochondrial ROS generation and mitochondrial membrane potential disruption. In addition, BCATc Inhibitor 2 treatment alleviated oleic acid-induced activation of JNK and AKT signaling pathway and Bcl2\/Bax\/Caspase axis. In conclusion, our results indicate BCAA metabolism is involved in NAFLD and BCATc Inhibitor 2 protects against oleic acid-induced lipid accumulation and apoptosis. 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