Distinct genes and pathways associated with transcriptome differences in early cardiac development between fast- and slow-growing broilers.

Modern fast-growing broilers are susceptible to cardiac dysfunctions because their relatively small hearts cannot adequately meet the increased need of pumping blood through a large body mass. To improve cardiac health in broilers through breeding, we need to identify the genes and pathways that con...

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Main Authors: Jibin Zhang, Carl J Schmidt, Susan J Lamont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207715