Studying the Effects of Collagenase (Type 1) on the Collagen in Woody Breast Meat

Abnormal collagen infiltration in the <i>Pectoralis major</i>, breast muscle, of fast-growing big broilers has led to woody breast (WB) myopathy resulting in meat quality issues. Mechanisms to degrade the collagen were investigated to potentially improve WB texture. Freshly deboned WB fi...

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Main Authors: Amit Morey, Meredith Lane Johnson, Jasmine Kataria, John Michael Gonzalez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1602