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US Department of Agriculture,2,3,, Clay Center, NE 68933
Abstract
Adipose tissue was obtained from male, female and male pigs castrated either at birth, 2 or 4 mo of age. Pigs were biopsied at 11 and 20 wk of age to obtain adipose tissue samples. Lipogenic capacity was assessed by measurement of in vitro glucose incorporation into lipids of adipose tissue slices. At 20 wk of age, males were less fat than females or males castrated either at birth or 2 mo of age. Adipocyte volume at 20 wk of age was smaller in males, females and recently castrated males (4 mo) than males castrated at birth or 2 mo of age. Lipogenic rate at 20 wk of age was lower in males than in castrated pigs; females had intermediate lipogenic rates. The results provide a partial metabolic explanation for the difference in subcutaneous fat deposition in the sexually diverse groups. There was no effect of estradiol-17ß or testosterone in vitro on adipose tissue lipogenesis, suggesting that sex hormone effects in vivo may not be involved in short term regulation of lipogenesis.
1 Excellent technical assistance was provided by R. W. Chloupek. In addition, I would like to thank J. Byrkit for excellent secretarial assistance and Dr. R. Lindvall and associates, especially J. Dague and T. Ziegler for animal care and handling. I would like to thank especially Dr. J.J. Ford for access to the animals used in this study and Dr. M. D. MacNeil for statistical consultation and analysis.
2 Mention of a trade name, proprietary product or vendor does not constitute a guarantee or warranty by the USDA and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products or vendors that may be suitable.
3 USDA/ARS, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center.
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