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Putative regulatory factors associated with intramuscular fat content.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Cesar Aline S M, Regitano Luciana C A, Koltes James E, Fritz-Waters Eric R, Lanna Dante P D, Gasparin Gustavo, Mourão Gerson B, Oliveira Priscila S N, Reecy James M, Coutinho Luiz L
Abstract excerpt
Intramuscular fat (IMF) content is related to insulin resistance, which is an important prediction factor for disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes in human. At the same time, it is an economically important trait, which influences the sensorial and nutritional value of meat. The deposition of IMF is influenced by many factors such as sex, age, nutrition, and genetics. In this...
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