<it>In ovo</it> leptin administration affects hepatic lipid metabolism and microRNA expression in newly hatched broiler chickens

<it>In ovo</it> leptin administration affects hepatic lipid metabolism and microRNA expression in newly hatched broiler chickens

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A leptin-like immunoreactive substance has been found in chicken eggs and has been implicated in serving as a maternal signal to program offspring growth and metabolism. In the present study, we investigated the effects of <it>...

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Main Authors: Hu Yan, Zhang Rui, Zhang Yanhong, Li Jing, Grossmann Roland, Zhao Ruqian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Broiler chickens
<it>In ovo</it> manipulation
Leptin
Lipid metabolism
Liver
MicroRNA
SREBPs
Online Access:http://www.jasbsci.com/content/3/1/16

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