Seasonal and sex-dependent gene expression in emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) fat tissues

Abstract Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) farming has been gaining wide interest for fat production. Oil rendered from this large flightless bird’s fat is valued for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties for uses in therapeutics and cosmetics. We analyzed the seasonal and sex-dependent diff...

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Main Authors: Kristina Wright, Ka Ming Nip, Ji Eun Kim, Kimberly M. Cheng, Inanc Birol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13681-5