Expression of HMGR and corresponding cholesterol content in tissues of two pig breeds

The 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGR) is an essential enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. To study the expression of HMGR and corresponding cholesterol content in liver, adipose and muscle, six Chinese local breed (Huai pig) and Landrace pigs were selected. The results indicated that s...

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Main Authors: G.-F. Liu, W.-N. Fang, H.-C. Lin, X.-F. Wang, J.-L. Fu, A.-G. Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731109990255