Relationship between the hepatic SULT2A1 protein expression and backfat androstenone level in pigs of three breeds
(2010)
Presentation / Conference
Panella-Riera, N., Mackay, J., Shevillon, P., Oliver, M. A., Bonneau, M., & Doran, O. (2010, August). Relationship between the hepatic SULT2A1 protein expression and backfat androstenone level in pigs of three breeds. Paper presented at 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production, Heraklion, Greece
Excessive accumulation of androstenone in pig adipose tissue contributes to the phenomenon of boar taint, an off-odour of some cooked pork. One of the reasons for high androstenone accumulation is a low rate of androstenone metabolism in pig liver. T... Read More about Relationship between the hepatic SULT2A1 protein expression and backfat androstenone level in pigs of three breeds.