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 ...
Christine Bone
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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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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
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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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Enhanced HPLC Method for Boar Taint Quantification [PDF]
ChemistryOpenBoar taint is an unpleasant odour found in the carcasses of entire male pigs, resulting from androstenone and skatole accumulation during pubertal development, and impacting pork quality.
R. Pereira‐Pinto +4 more
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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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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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INSL3 Expression in Leydig Cells is a Biomarker for Immunocastration in Boars: Transcriptional Evidence. [PDF]
AndrologyABSTRACT Background Study aimed to obtain insights into physiological responses to immunocastration in pubertal boars by evaluating effects of alternative vaccination protocols and identifying a reliable immunocastration biomarker. Objectives It was hypothesized that the timing of gonadotropin‐releasing hormone (GnRH) suppression by immunocastration ...
Lukač NB +6 more
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Human Skin Odor Throughout Life: A Literature Review [PDF]
J Cosmet DermatolABSTRACT Background Human skin continuously releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that constitute the skin volatilome, a dynamic chemical signature reflecting genetic, hormonal, microbial, and environmental influences. Objective To provide a comprehensive, critically appraised synthesis of current knowledge on the human skin volatilome across the ...
Mohammed G +5 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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