Control of adipogenesis in ruminants
Adipose tissue is an important organ that is involved in the peripheral regulation of body homeostasis, specifically, energy intake, storage and expenditure. Since fat metabolism is of the utmost importance in ruminants, the signals and mechanisms which regulate adiposity for fattening have been stu...
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Published in | Animal science journal Vol. 77; no. 5; pp. 472 - 477 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Melbourne, Australia
Blackwell Publishing Asia
01.10.2006
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Summary: | Adipose tissue is an important organ that is involved in the peripheral regulation of body homeostasis, specifically, energy intake, storage and expenditure. Since fat metabolism is of the utmost importance in ruminants, the signals and mechanisms which regulate adiposity for fattening have been studied and characterized by many different approaches. Adipogenesis in the adipose tissues of ruminants is triggered and modulated by several factors/genes, some of which (conjugated linoleic acid, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and adipogenin) have been examined with respect to adipogenesis in ruminants by numerous researchers, including those in our group. The purpose of this article was to describe recent advances and insights into the molecular regulating processes of preadipocyte, adipocyte and adipose tissues in ruminants. |
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Bibliography: | L50 2007007142 ark:/67375/WNG-7JW2QTWV-7 istex:BA719773A785792A847688352796615DAE2124FB ArticleID:ASJ374 |
ISSN: | 1344-3941 1740-0929 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2006.00374.x |