Amino acids are necessary for the survival, growth, development, reproduction and health of
all organisms. They were traditionally classified as nutritionally essential or non-essential for …

Embryonic loss and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) are significant problems in
humans and other animals. Results from studies involving pigs and sheep have indicated …

The recent years have witnessed growing interest in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition
of amino acids (AA) in growth, health and disease of humans and other animals. This results …

Amino acids provide key nutritional value, and significantly contribute to taste and flavor of
meat. Here, we review the role of free amino acids in the muscle fibers in meat quality and …

Arginine (Arg) has traditionally not been considered as a deficient nutrient in diets for
gestating or lactating swine due to the assumption that these animals can synthesize …

Embryonic loss is a major problem in mammals, but there are few effective ways to prevent
it. Using a porcine model, we determined effects of dietary l-arginine supplementation …

Stearoyl‐CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) is a key enzyme for the synthesis of the
monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) palmitoleic acid and oleic acid. In non‐ruminant …

Pork, one of the most consumed meats worldwide, has been facing major challenges
regarding its low sensory quality and unhealthy image of fat. This chapter addresses current …

L-arginine increases mammalian BAT growth and development via mechanisms involving
gene expression, nitric oxide signaling, and protein synthesis. This enhances the oxidation …

Forty-eight Duroc x Landrace x Large White gilts were used to determine the relationship
between proteome changes of longissimus muscle and intramuscular fat (IMF) content in …