Molecular Signaling and Nutritional Regulation in the Context of Poultry Feather Growth and Regeneration

January 2020 in “ Frontiers in Physiology ”

Meng-Jie Chen, Wenyan Xie, Shiguang Jiang, Xiu-Qi Wang, Huichao Yan, Chun‐qi Gao

Studysummary This review discusses molecular signaling pathways and nutritional factors influencing feather growth and regeneration in poultry and offers no new results; the authors suggest these insights may guide strategies for producing superior plumage.

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