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Current Genomics

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ISSN (Print): 1389-2029
ISSN (Online): 1875-5488

Comparative Approach of the de novo Fatty Acid Synthesis (Lipogenesis) between Ruminant and Non Ruminant Mammalian Species: From Biochemical Level to the Main Regulatory Lipogenic Genes

Author(s): G.P. Laliotis, I. Bizelis and E. Rogdakis

Volume 11, Issue 3, 2010

Page: [168 - 183] Pages: 16

DOI: 10.2174/138920210791110960

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Abstract

Over the second half of 20th century much research on lipogenesis has been conducted, especially focused on increasing the production efficiency and improving the quality of animal derived products. However, many diferences are observed in the physiology of lipogenesis between species. Recently, many studies have also elucidated the involvement of numerous genes in this procedure, highlighting diferences not only at physiology but also at the molecular level. The main scope of this review is to point out the major differences between ruminant and non ruminant species, that are observed in key regulatory genes involved in lipogenesis. Human is used as a central reference and according to the findinggs, main differences are analysed. These findings could serve not only as basis for understanding the main physiology of lipogenesis and further basic research, but also as a basis for any animal scientist to develop new concepts and methods for use in improving animal production and modern genetic improvement.

Keywords: Fatty acids, genes, lipogenesis, ruminants, sheep


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