The effect of microbial challenge on the intestinal proteome of broiler chickens

EL O'Reilly, RJ Burchmore, NHC Sparks, PD Eckersall

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Abstract

In poultry production intestinal health and function is paramount to achieving efficient feed utilisation and growth. Uncovering the localised molecular mechanisms that occur during the early and important periods of growth that allow birds to grow optimally is important for this species. The exposure of young chicks to used litter from older flocks, containing mixed microbial populations, is a widely utilised model in poultry research. It rarely causes mortality but effects an immunogenic stimulation sufficient enough to cause reduced and uneven growth that is reflective of a challenging growing environment.
Original languageEnglish
Article number10
JournalProteome Science
Volume15
Early online date30 May 2017
DOIs
Publication statusFirst published - 30 May 2017

Keywords

  • Intestine
  • Chicken
  • Villin
  • Proteome
  • Apoptosis

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