Characterisation of androstenone metabolism in pig liver microsomes
(2004)
Journal Article
Androstenone (5α-androst-16-en-3-one) is a steroid pheromone produced in the testis. Excessive accumulation of androstenone together with skatole (3-methyl-indole) in the adipose tissue of some male pigs leads to "boar taint". In isolated pig hepatoc... Read More about Characterisation of androstenone metabolism in pig liver microsomes.