Molecular characterization and mapping of Fgf21 gene in a foodfish species asian seabass.

Fgf21 is a newly discovered fibroblast growth factor. It is typically induced by fasting and plays important roles in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolisms and energy balance in mammals, whereas potential functions of this gene in teleosts are still unknown. We identified the Fgf21 gene an...

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Main Authors: Le Wang, Jun Hong Xia, Xiao Jun Liu, Peng Liu, Zi Yi Wan, Gen Hua Yue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24587261/pdf/?tool=EBI