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Role of the organic matrix in the biogenesis of the eggshell of the broiler breeder hen (Gallus gallus)

Reference	D09549
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor S Solomon
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Maureen Bain, Professor Maggie Cusack
Institution	University of Glasgow
Department	Department of Veterinary Pre-clinical St
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	155,513
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/10/1998
End date	01/10/2001
Duration	36 months

Abstract

As with all biominerals, the formation of the eggshell is greatly influenced by the associated proteins. Factors such as bird age, housing system, husbandry methods, stress and nutritional status all influence the quality of the eggshell often by inducing changes in the protein composition. This study will identify those proteins associated with different shell physical and ultrastructural characteristics. The influence of these proteins on the kinetics and morphology of calcite formed in vitro will lead to a greater understanding of their mode of function in vivo and permit their positive manipulation to effect improved product quality. The eggshell of the domestic fowl is an abundant readily available biomineral of significant commercial importance which will allow specific questions concerning shell quality to be addressed as well as general questions concerning the process of biomineralisation.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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