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Inter genotype differences in expression of genes involved in glucose metabolism in the establishment of hepatic steatosis in Muscovy, Pekin and mule ducks.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Feb 2020
Tavernier Annabelle, Davail Stéphane, Houssier Marianne, Bernadet Marie-Dominique, Ricaud Karine, Gontier Karine
Abstract excerpt
In waterfowls, overfeeding leads to a hepatic steatosis, also called "foie gras". Our main objectives were to determine what is the share of genes involvement of glucose metabolism in the establishment of fatty liver in three genotypes of waterfowls: Muscovy (Cairina moschata), Pekin ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) and their crossbreed, the mule duck. 288 male ducks of Pekin, Muscovy and mule genotypes were reared...
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