2020-10-14 ![]() | Determining insulin sensitivity from glucose tolerance tests in Iberian and Landrace pigs J. M. RodrĂguez-LĂłpez, M. Lachica, L. González-Valero, I. Fernández-FĂgares 10.1101/2019.12.20.884056 Recommended by Jordi EstellĂ© based on reviews by 2 anonymous reviewers Iberian pigs: more than excellent ham! Iberian pigs represent a treasured resource that allows the maintenance of their “montanera” traditional breeding system and, thus, contributes to the socioeconomic sustainability of the rural areas in the south-western regions of Iberian Peninsula. While the excellence of Iberian meat products is widely recognized, the idea of using Iberian pigs as biomedical models is currently emerging. Interestingly, due to the particular fatty acid metabolism of this porcine breed, Iberian pigs have bee... |