Molecular Regulation of Animal Fat and Muscle Development
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 352
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fat deposition; muscle development; adipocyte; bone metabolism; pig genome
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The regulation of animal fat and muscle development is crucial for livestock production, meat quality, and metabolic health. Adipogenesis, the process of fat cell formation, is primarily controlled by transcription factors such as PPARγ and C/EBPs, which drive the differentiation of preadipocytes into adipocytes. Similarly, the development of muscle tissue is regulated by myogenic regulatory factors (MRFs) like MyoD, Myf5, and myogenin, which guide the proliferation and maturation of muscle cells. Beyond genetic regulation, external factors such as food additives and dietary components significantly influence fat deposition and muscle growth. Additives like growth promoters, antioxidants, and feed supplements can regulate metabolic pathways and hormonal responses thereby altering fat deposition and muscle development. In this Special Issue, we showcase recent studies addressing the genetic, hormonal, and dietary influences on fat and muscle regulation. This compilation aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on optimizing animal growth and meat quality while ensuring sustainable practices in livestock production.
Dr. Taiyong Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- animal fat
- muscle development
- adipogenesis
- PPARγ
- C/EBPs
- food additives
- metabolic pathways
- meat quality
- preadipocytes
- MyoD
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