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Tissue distribution, gender- and genotype-dependent expression of autophagy-related genes in avian species.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Piekarski Alissa, Khaldi Stephanie, Greene Elizabeth, Lassiter Kentu, Mason James G, Anthony Nicholas, Bottje Walter, Dridi Sami
Abstract excerpt
As a result of the genetic selection of broiler (meat-type breeders) chickens for enhanced growth rate and lower feed conversion ratio, it has become necessary to restrict feed intake. When broilers are fed ad libitum, they would become obese and suffer from several health-related problems. A vital adaptation to starvation is autophagy, a self-eating mechanism for recycling cellular constituents. The autophagy...
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