Decreased testosterone levels after caponization leads to abdominal fat deposition in chickens

Decreased testosterone levels after caponization leads to abdominal fat deposition in chickens

Abstract Background Caponization results in reduced androgen levels, which leads to abdominal fat accumulation in capons. In this study, we sought to understand the molecular mechanisms behind this fat accumulation. Results Abdominal fat (AF) content increased significantly (P < 0.05) and serum a...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyan Cui, Huanxian Cui, Lu Liu, Guiping Zhao, Ranran Liu, Qinghe Li, Maiqing Zheng, Jie Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Capon
Testosterone
Lipid metabolism
Differential expression gene
PPAR pathway
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-4737-3

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