Metformin Prevents Follicular Atresia in Aging Laying Chickens through Activation of PI3K/AKT and Calcium Signaling Pathways
Increased follicular atresia occurs with aging and results in reduced fecundity in laying chickens. Therefore, relieving follicular atresia of aging poultry is a crucial measure to maintain sustained high laying performance. As an antiaging agent, metformin was reported to play important roles in pr...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3648040 |