Response of Atrogin-1/MAFbx Expression in Various Skeletal Muscles to Fasting in Broiler Chickens

The effects of fasting on expression of atrogin-1/MAFbx in various skeletal muscles of broiler chickens were investigated. Real-time PCR analyses revealed that mRNA expression of chicken atrogin-1/MAFbx was higher in the soleus, gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris than in the pectoralis superficialis...

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Main Authors: Kazuki Nakashima, Aiko Ishida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2015-07-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/52/3/52_0140135/_pdf/-char/en