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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2025

Chronic stress-induced downregulation of MFN1 contributes to fatty liver in chickens.

Ke Zhang, Hui Yu, Huimin Chen, Ziting Guan, Xiaoyu Wang, Jie Liu, Mindie Zhao, Ruqian Zhao, Dancheng Yang, Lei Wu

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10 authors.

Ke ZhangKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Hui YuKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Huimin ChenDepartment of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, United States.
Ziting GuanKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Xiaoyu WangKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Jie LiuKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Mindie ZhaoKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Ruqian ZhaoKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Dancheng YangKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Lei WuKey Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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Abstract

Background: Chronic stress is a major contributor to Fatty Liver Syndrome (FLS) in fast-growing broilers, leading to physiological dysfunctions that compromise growth and immune response. This study aimed to investigate the effects of chronic stress on hepatic lipid metabolism and mitochondrial dynamics in broilers. Method: Forty 1-day-old male AA broilers were randomly allocated into two groups ( Results: Chronic CORT treatment induced significant hepatic steatosis and liver injury in broilers. Furthermore, CORT disrupted mitochondrial function, as indicated by excessive mitochondrial fragmentation, a pronounced decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and aberrant oxidative stress responses in both Conclusion: This study reveals a key mechanism by which chronic stress impairs mitochondrial fusion via GR-mediated suppression of MFN1, driving fatty liver development in broilers. These findings underscore the critical role of MFN1 in mitochondrial dynamics and lipid metabolism, offering novel insights for potential therapeutic strategies against fatty liver disease in poultry.

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chronic stressglucocorticoidglucocorticoid receptormitochondrial fusionmitofusin 1

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PMCPMC12509737

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