The eggshell membrane (ESM), mainly composed of collagen-like proteins, is readily
available as a waste product of the egg industry. As a novel biomaterial, ESM is attractive for …

The avian eggshell is a natural protective envelope that relies on the phenomenon of
biomineralization for its formation. The shell is made of calcium carbonate in the form of …

The intestinal microbiota has attracted tremendous attention in the field of the poultry
industry due to its critical role in the modulation of nutrient utilization, immune system, and …

The avian eggshell membrane (ESM) is stabilized by extensive cross-linkages, making the
identification of its protein constituents technically challenging. Herein, we applied various …

The avian embryo develops within a specialized biological container (eggshell) that
contains crucial nutritional compartments (albumen, yolk). We analyzed the transcriptome of …

The avian eggshell membrane (ESM) is a meshwork made up of highly cross-linked protein
fibers and it is a scaffold upon which biomineralization of the eggshell is initiated. The ESM …

The calcitic avian eggshell provides physical protection for the embryo during its
development, but also regulates water and gaseous exchange, and is a calcium source for …

Background Eggshell formation takes place in the shell gland of the oviduct of laying hens.
The eggshell is rich in calcium and various glycoproteins synthesised in the shell gland …

Background Eggshell mineralization in commercially important species such as chicken,
turkey or quail is of interest as a general model of calcium carbonate biomineralization …

Background The proteins of avian eggshell organic matrices are thought to control the
mineralization of the eggshell in the shell gland (uterus). Proteomic analysis of such …