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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Main Author: Elif Babacanoğlu Çakır
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04670-7
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