Serum hepatokines in dairy cows: periparturient variation and changes in energy-related metabolic disorders

Serum hepatokines in dairy cows: periparturient variation and changes in energy-related metabolic disorders

Abstract Background During peripartum period, dairy cows are highly susceptible to energy metabolism disorders such as fatty liver and ketosis. Angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPTL4) and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), known as hepatokines, play important roles in lipid metabolism. The purposes...

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Main Authors: Jianguo Wang, Xiaoyan Zhu, Guanghui She, Yezi Kong, Yazhou Guo, Zhe Wang, Guowen Liu, Baoyu Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Dairy cow
Peripartum period
Angiopoietin-like protein 4
Fibroblast growth factor 21
Energy metabolism disorder
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1560-7

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