Immune-Relevant and Antioxidant Activities of Vitellogenin and Yolk Proteins in Fish
Vitellogenin (Vtg), the major egg yolk precursor protein, is traditionally thought to provide protein- and lipid-rich nutrients for developing embryos and larvae. However, the roles of Vtg as well as its derived yolk proteins lipovitellin (Lv) and phosvitin (Pv) extend beyond nutritional functions....
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MDPI AG
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/10/5432 |