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ea0008p56 | Growth and development | SFE2004

The effect of thyroid hormone (T3) and a beta-adrenoceptor agonist on uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) mRNA expression in porcine adipose tissue (AT)

Bos PM , Litten JC , Perkins KS , Laws J , Symonds ME , Mostyn A , Clarke L

There are many theories regarding the function of UCP3, including transportation of fatty acids out of the mitochondria and production of reactive oxygen species. The function of UCP3 may influence the development of obesity and diabetes mellitus. In rodents UCP3 mRNA levels increase after T(sub)3(/sub) treatment. The ancient Meishan breed has enhanced neonatal survival rates than lean commercial breeds (C). Previous studies have demonstrated that plasma T(sub)3(/sub) is lower...
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