Early-age feed restriction affects viability and gene expression of satellite cells isolated from the gastrocnemius muscle of broiler chicks

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Muscle growth depends on the fusion of proliferate satellite cells to existing myofibers. We reported previously that 0–14 day intermittent feeding led to persistent retardation in myofiber hypertrophy. However, how satellite cells r...

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Main Authors: Li Yue, Yang Xiaojing, Ni Yingdong, Decuypere Eddy, Buyse Johan, Everaert Nadia, Grossmann Roland, Zhao Ruqian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/11/1/146