Goose as a descendant of migratory bird has an excellent capacity for fat deposition in its liver without overt liver injury, thus it may serve as a unique model for uncovering how the liver is protec
The study utilized Sprague Dawley rats that were time-dated for pregnancy. These rats weighed between 180-250 g and were 6-8 weeks old. The rats were at 14 days of gestation at the time of purchase, a