Dietary L-citrulline supplementation modulates nitric oxide synthesis and anti-oxidant status of laying hens during summer season
Abstract Background L-citrulline (L-Cit), a non-protein amino acid, has been implicated in several physiological functions including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and hypothermic roles, however, there is a paucity of information with regards to its potential in poultry production. Methods This...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-020-00507-5 |