Glucagon and Neuromedin U Suppress Food Intake in Broiler Chicks

Several peptides show different effects on food intake between broiler and layer chicks. For example, the central administration of β-melanocyte-stimulating hormone decreased food intake in layer chicks but not in broiler chicks. The central administration of agouti-related protein increased food...

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Main Authors: Kazuhisa Honda, Takaoki Saneyasu, Mika Okuda, Taku Uemura, Hiroshi Kamisoyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2015-10-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/52/4/52_0150020/_pdf/-char/en