Influence of Feed Restriction on the Wool Proteome: A Combined iTRAQ and Fiber Structural Study

    April 2014 in “ Journal of proteomics ”
    André M. Almeida, Jeffrey E. Plowman, Duane P. Harland … Stefan Clerens
    Studysummary In this study, experimentally induced weight loss in merino sheep led to a decrease in wool fiber diameter and increased expression of certain high sulfur and glycine-tyrosine proteins, potentially impacting wool quality and industry preferences.
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