The physiological function of squalene and its application prospects in animal husbandry
Xin Du, Ma Xue, Yang Gao
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
SqualeneAnimal husbandryLivestockBiologyBiotechnologyBiochemistryEcologyAgricultureAnimal Nutrition and PhysiologyMeat and Animal Product QualityPhytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities