Research Progress on the Molecular Mechanism of Poultry Feather Follicle Development

    August 2025 in “ Current Issues in Molecular Biology ”
    Jiangxian Wang, Shiliang Zhu, Xia Xiong … Chaowu Yang
    Studysummary This review highlights the role of various signalling pathways, particularly the inhibitory BMP pathway, in regulating feather follicle development in poultry and discusses the application of biotechnology for enhancing poultry aesthetics, emphasizing the increasing importance of feather follicles in ice-fresh poultry sales in China.
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