L-carnitine and its functional effects in poultry nutrition

Adabi S. G., Cooper R. G., Ceylan N., Corduk M.

World's Poultry Science Journal, cilt.67, sa.2, ss.277-296, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 67 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s0043933911000304
  • Dergi Adı: World's Poultry Science Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.277-296
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: chicken, L-carnitine, performance, immune response, antioxidation, fertility, DIETARY L-CARNITINE, FATTY-ACID-COMPOSITION, ACETYL-L-CARNITINE, BLIND RANDOMIZED-TRIAL, GROWTH-PERFORMANCE, LIPID-PEROXIDATION, CARCASS TRAITS, OXIDATIVE STRESS, L-ACETYLCARNITINE, OVO INJECTION
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

L-carnitine has indispensable functions in intermediary metabolism and is received by endogenous synthesis and from exogenous sources. It plays an obligate role in fatty acid metabolism by directing fatty acids into the mitochondrial oxidative pathway through the action of specialised acyltransferases. In poultry production, L-carnitine has a multi functional purpose, which includes: growth promotion, strengthening the immune system, antioxidant effects and improving semen quality. The concentration of L-carnitine in animals varies widely across species, tissue type, and nutritional status of the animal. It has been suggested that the L-carnitine requirement may be increased under certain circumstances such as via higher performance, various stress conditions and where the diet is deficient in animal protein sources. The review of L-carnitine functions uniquely includes the main aspects of this consequential feed supplementary inclusion in poultry nutrition. © Copyright World's Poultry Science Association 2011.