A. Expression of CTGF, SLC38A1, SLC1A5, and SLC7A5 in wild type (WT) liver and YAP/β-catenin-induced HB by qRT-PCR. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01; ns, not significant. B. Relative cell viability in amino acid deficient (AA-) medium compared to that in regular medium (control). C. Western blotting showing that amino acid deprivation inhibits mTORC1 activation in HepG2 and Hep293TT cells.