The physiological function of squalene and its application prospects in animal husbandry

Xin Du; Xue Ma; Xue Ma; Yang Gao

doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1284500

Frontiers in Veterinary Science (Jan 2024)

The physiological function of squalene and its application prospects in animal husbandry

Xin Du,
Xue Ma,
Xue Ma,
Yang Gao

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Xin Du: College of Life Science, Baicheng Normal University, Baicheng, China
Xue Ma: College of Life Science, Baicheng Normal University, Baicheng, China
Xue Ma: College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
Yang Gao: College of Life Science, Baicheng Normal University, Baicheng, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1284500
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 10

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Squalene, which is a natural triterpenoid unsaturated hydrocarbon, is abundant in shark liver and plant seeds. Squalene has various physiological functions such as being anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. This paper reviews the physiological functions of squalene and its application prospects in livestock and poultry production, with a view to providing a theoretical basis for its in-depth application in animal husbandry.

Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science

ISSN: 2297-1769 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Agriculture: Animal culture: Veterinary medicine
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science

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