Effects of supplemental dietary carnitine on growth and lipid metabolism of hatchery-reared sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.)
1986; Elsevier BV; Volume: 59; Issue: 3-4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0044-8486(86)90002-5
ISSN1873-5622
Autores Tópico(s)Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
ResumoThe diet of cultured sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) was supplemented with carnitine, in order to determine the effect of this substance on growth and metabolism. During the treatment it was evident that L-carnitine has a positive effect on the growth rate and reduces the lipid content of tissues. The dextrorotatory isomer, which antagonizes L-carnitine, has an opposite effect. The role of carnitine in lipid metabolism of cultured fish and the effect of its administration are discussed, with consideration of its possible utilization for the improvement of culture technology in aquaculture.
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