Experimental studies that are relevant to human pregnancy rely on the selection of
appropriate animal models as an important element in experimental design. Consideration …

White adipose tissue is a mesenchymal tissue that begins developing in the fetus.
Classically known for storing the body's fuel reserves, adipose tissue is now recognized as …

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of prepartum plane of energy intake on
metabolic profiles related to lipid metabolism and health in blood and liver. Primiparous (n …

The effect of parity (multiparous vs primiparous) and body condition score (BCS;< 3.0 or≥
3.0, lean vs fat) at parturition on metabolic and endocrine profiles from 1 month before to 2 …

The metabolic response to different feeding levels during the dry period was studied in 24
multiparous dairy cows of the Swedish Red and White breed. The cows represented two …

Leptin, mainly produced in adipose tissue (AT), is a protein involved in the central and/or
peripheral regulation of body homeostasis, energy intake, storage and expenditure, fertility …

Leptin, a protein hormone produced by the adipocytes, has long been recognized to
regulate metabolism, neuroendorine and other physiological functions. Early findings of …

Adipose tissue plays a dynamic role in whole-body energy homeostasis by acting as an
endocrine organ. Collective evidence indicates a strong link between neural influences and …

Adipose tissue-produced hormones significantly affect the metabolism of lipids and
carbohydrates as well as numerous other processes in human body. It is generally accepted …

The objective was to study the effects of body condition score (BCS) at calving on dairy
performance, indicators of fat and protein mobilization, and metabolic and hormonal profiles …