The influence of the <it>PRKAG3 </it>mutation on glycogen, enzyme activities and fibre types in different skeletal muscles of exercise trained pigs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) plays an important role in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism in skeletal muscle. Many pigs of Hampshire origin have a naturally occurring dominant mutation in the AMPK γ3 subunit. Pigs...

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Main Authors: Essén-Gustavsson Birgitta, Jensen-Waern Marianne, Granlund Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/20