Activities of lipogenic enzymes in subcutaneous adipose tissue from normal and double-muscled Belgian-Blue calves

摘要

Compared to normal animals (N), double-muscled (DM) cattle exhibit muscular hypertrophy and lower fat deposition (especially in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SCAT)) which suggests differences in nutrient partitioning between muscles and adipose tissues (AT). Therefore, the objective of the present study was to relate the differences in fat deposition in SCAT between N and DM calves to possible differences in activities or lipogenic enzymes.