Lipid classes in adipose tissues and liver differ between Shetland ponies and Warmblood horses.

ABSTRACT: Fatty acids, as key components of cellular membranes and complex lipids, may play a central role in endocrine signalling and the function of adipose tissue and liver. Thus, the lipid fatty acid composition may play a role in health status in the equine. This study aimed to investigate the fatty acid composition of different tissues and liver lipid classes by comparing Warmblood horses and Shetland ponies under defined conditions. We hypothesized that ponies show different lipid patterns than horses in adipose tissue, liver and plasma. Six Warmblood horses and six Shetland ponies were housed and fed under identical conditions. Tissue and blood sampling were performed following a standardized protocol. A one-step lipid extraction, methylation and trans-esterification method with subsequent g

SUBMITTER: Adolph S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6428305 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature