Search Results - "Moe, Maren"
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Gene expression profiles in testis of pigs with extreme high and low levels of androstenone
Published in BMC genomics (07-11-2007)“…Boar taint is a major obstacle when using uncastrated male pigs for swine production. One of the main compounds causing this taint is androstenone, a pheromone…”
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Gene expression profiles in liver of pigs with extreme high and low levels of androstenone
Published in BMC veterinary research (06-08-2008)“…Boar taint is the unpleasant odour and flavour of the meat of uncastrated male pigs that is primarily caused by high levels of androstenone and skatole in…”
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Transcript profiling of candidate genes in testis of pigs exhibiting large differences in androstenone levels
Published in BMC genetics (25-01-2010)“…Boar taint is an unpleasant odor and flavor of the meat and occurs in a high proportion of uncastrated male pigs. Androstenone, a steroid produced in testis…”
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Association between SNPs within candidate genes and compounds related to boar taint and reproduction
Published in BMC genetics (05-07-2009)“…Boar taint is an unpleasant odour and flavour of the meat from some uncastrated male pigs primarily caused by elevated levels of androstenone and skatole in…”
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Genome-wide linkage analysis of inguinal hernia in pigs using affected sib pairs
Published in BMC genetics (03-05-2006)“…Inguinal and scrotal hernias are of great concern to pig producers, and lead to poor animal welfare and severe economic loss. Selection against these…”
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Molecular characterization and expression of two cyp19 (P450 aromatase) genes in embryos, larvae, and adults of Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
Published in Molecular reproduction and development (01-12-2005)“…P450aromatase (CYP19) is an essential part of the enzyme complex catalyzing the conversion of androgens into estrogens, which is a key reaction in the sex…”
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