De novo transcriptome analysis shows differential expression of genes in salivary glands of edible bird’s nest producing swiftlets

Abstract Background Edible bird’s nest (EBN), produced from solidified saliva secretions of specific swiftlet species during the breeding season, is one of the most valuable animal by-products in the world. The composition and medicinal benefits of EBN have been extensively studied, however, genomic...

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Main Authors: Q. H. Looi, H. Amin, I. Aini, M. Zuki, A. R. Omar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-017-3861-9