학술논문
Fat Depot-Specific Differences in Angiogenic Growth Factor Gene Expression and Its Relation to Adipocyte Size in Cattle.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science; Aug2010, Vol. 72 Issue 8, p991-997, 7p, 3 Graphs
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ISSN
09167250
Abstract
The article presents a study that investigated the fat depot-specific differences in the expression of angiogenic growth factor messenger RNA (mRNA) and the relationship between angiogenic growth factor mRNA level and adipocyte size in adipose tissues derived from various anatomical sites of Wagyu steers. Compared to subcutaneous and intramuscular adipose tissues, intermuscular, renal, and mesenteric adipose tissues expressed significantly higher vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and leptin mRNA levels. Researchers concluded that the difference in adipocyte size influences the fat depot-specific difference in the angiogenic growth factor gene expression.