Lipogenic gene expression and substrate sensitivity in the bovine mammary gland shape milk fat composition
Noam Tzirkel-Hancock, Michal Rakover, Roni Tadmor‐Levi, Nurit Argov-Argaman
The paper investigates how bovine mammary epithelial cells (MEC) utilize acetate for de novo fatty acid synthesis, preferentially producing medium chain fatty acids through ACSS1 and DGAT upregulation.
bioRxiv · Sep 1, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology