Development of an enzyme immunoassay to measure urinary and faecal 5α-androst-16-en-3-one in pigs [PDF]
MethodsX, 2023 Androstenone, a volatile steroid that possesses pheromonal activity, is responsible for boar taint, sexual interactions, and reproduction in pigs. A wide range of analytical methods has been developed to quantify and detect androstenone in adipose tissue
Vinod Kumar, Govindhaswamy Umapathy
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The Binding of Free and Sulfated Androstenone in the Plasma of the Boar
Animals, 2021 Androstenone circulates in the plasma bound to albumin before accumulating in the fat, resulting in the development of boar taint. Androstenone sulfate is more abundant in the circulation than free androstenone; however, it is unclear how androstenone ...
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Identification of Olfactory Receptors Responding to Androstenone and the Key Structure Determinant in Domestic Pig [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyOlfactory receptors (ORs) are members of the transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor superfamily, playing a crucial role in odor recognition, which further mediates crucial biological processes in mammals.
Peidong Yang +17 more
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Male Reproductive Organ Weight: Criteria for Detection of Androstenone-Positive Carcasses in Immunocastrated and Entire Male Pigs [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Immunocastration and rearing of entire males (EMs) are sustainable alternatives to surgical castration. However, these animal carcasses have variable risk of boar taint and should be identified at the slaughter line.
Gregor Fazarinc +9 more
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The Uptake and Deconjugation of Androstenone Sulfate in the Adipose Tissue of the Boar
Animals, 2021 Boars express high testicular levels of sulfotransferase enzymes, and consequently, the boar taint causing compound androstenone predominantly circulates as a steroid sulfate.
Christine Bone +2 more
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Olfactory training in specific anosmia to androstenone and its association with genetic variations of OR7D4 [PDF]
IBRO Neuroscience ReportsShort-term, repeated exposure to odors, “olfactory training” (OT), improves olfactory function. Clinically, this works not only for trauma- or disease-related olfactory impairment but also in people with specific anosmia.
Antonia Gillmeister +5 more
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Animals, 2021 Androstenone influences the changing behaviors of animals. Previous studies discovered that an androstenone receptor was expressed in horses and treatment with androstenone induced horses to be more compliant.
Yeonju Choi, Minjung Yoon
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Natural Product-Induced Modulation of Androstenone Metabolism in Porcine Hepatocytes [PDF]
AnimalsThe nuclear receptors pregnane X receptor (PXR), constitutive androstane receptor (CAR), and farnesoid X receptor (FXR) regulate the hepatic metabolism of androstenone, a testicular steroid that accumulates in the fat of intact male pigs and causes boar ...
Christine Bone, E. James Squires
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The results of meat quality traits and sensory characteristics according to the concentration of androstenone in uncastrated pigs [PDF]
Journal of Animal Science and TechnologyPork quality is determined by several attributes, among which odor and taste are the utmost significant. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the effects of boar odor hormone concentration on the quality traits and sensory acceptability of pork.
Shah Ahmed Belal, Jong-Hyun Jung
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Differential Regulation of Male-Hormones-Related Enhancers Revealed by Chromatin Accessibility and Transcriptional Profiles in Pig Liver [PDF]
BiomoleculesSurgical castration can effectively avoid boar taint and improve pork quality by removing the synthesis of androstenone in the testis, thereby reducing its deposition in adipose tissue.
Shuheng Chan +9 more
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