Genetic regulation of bone metabolism in the chicken: similarities and differences to Mammalian systems.
Birds have a unique bone physiology, due to the demands placed on them through egg production. In particular their medullary bone serves as a source of calcium for eggshell production during lay and undergoes continuous and rapid remodelling. We take advantage of the fact that bone traits have diver...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-05-01
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| Series: | PLoS Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4449198?pdf=render |