University of Guelph Researcher Publishes New Studies and Findings in the Area of 17-Ketosteroids (Hepatic Gene Expression and Metabolite Profiles of Androstenone and Skatole Relative to Plasma Estrone Sulfate Levels in Boars).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada explores the relationship between steroidogenic capacity and the metabolism of boar taint compounds, specifically androstenone and skatole. The study found that plasma levels of estrone sulfate (E1S), which indicate the steroidogenic capacity of the boar, were positively correlated with skatole metabolism and the expression levels of genes involved in skatole metabolism. However, there was no association between androstenone metabolism and plasma E1S concentrations. These findings suggest that steroidogenic capacity is related to the rate of skatole metabolism in slaughter-weight boars. [Extracted from the article]

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