Fibroblast growth factor 21 in dairy cows: current knowledge and potential relevance

Abstract Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has been identified as an important regulator of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, which plays an important role for metabolic regulation, particularly under conditions of energy deprivation or stress conditions. Dairy cows are subjected to a negative en...

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Main Authors: Klaus Eder, Denise K. Gessner, Robert Ringseis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00621-y