Proteomic analysis of adipose tissue during the last weeks of gestation in pure and crossbred Large White or Meishan fetuses gestated by sows of either breed.

Florence GondretB GuévelM C PèreH QuesnelY BillonE ComL CanarioI LouveauL Liaubet

Published in: Journal of animal science and biotechnology (2018)

These results underline the importance of not only fetal age but also maternal intrauterine environment in the regulation of several proteins in subcutaneous adipose tissue. These proteins may be used to estimate the maturity grade of piglet neonates.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
gestational age
birth weight
insulin resistance
high fat diet
preterm birth
preterm infants
low birth weight
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
body mass index
physical activity