Effects of dietary amino acid levels and ambient temperature on mixed muscle protein turnover in Pectoralis major during finisher feeding period in two broiler lines (original) (raw)

Protein synthesis and degradation processes involve the formation of protein through amino acid (AA) incorporation and release of AA from protein. This dynamic phenomenon enables the continuous renewal and replacement of protein in tissue, whereas the pool size of protein over time is affected by the net difference in ongoing synthesis and degradation rates. Several factors such as age of animal, dietary nutrient levels, disease states of animals, physical activities, ambient environment and hormonal levels all affect the net turnover of protein.