Intra-amniotic injection of L-carnitine reveals age-related effects on tissue total antioxidant status and increases plasma testosterone levels in male broiler chicks
Abstract Background L-carnitine, derived from methionine and lysine, is present in plasma and tissues as free active carnitine in poultry. L-carnitine (L-car) plays a role in mitochondrial metabolism by enhancing β-oxidation and as an antioxidant molecule in the mitochondria. L-car synthesis is limi...
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2025-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04670-7 |
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