Stimulation of rat liver branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase activity by low doses of bezafibrate

► BCKDH is a key enzyme of branched-chain amino acids [BCAA] degradation pathway. ► Low doses of bezafibrate up-regulate BCKDH activity state in rat's liver. ► Low doses of bezafibrate have an adverse effect on BCAA metabolism.