Carbohydrates digestion and metabolism in the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus): biochemical indication for limited carbohydrate utilization

Carbohydrates digestion and metabolism in the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus): biochemical indication for limited carbohydrate utilization

As other spiny lobsters, Panulirus argus is supposed to use preferentially proteins and lipids in energy metabolism, while carbohydrates are well digested but poorly utilized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary carbohydrate level on digestion and metabolism in the spiny lobs...

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Main Authors: Leandro Rodríguez-Viera, Erick Perera, Vivian Montero-Alejo, Rolando Perdomo-Morales, Tsai García-Galano, Gonzalo Martínez-Rodríguez, Juan M. Mancera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-11-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
α-amylase
Carbohydrate
Energy metabolism
Crustaceans
Glycemia
Gene expression
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/3975.pdf

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