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Functions of innate and acquired immune system are reduced in domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) given a low protein diet

Racing pigeons are exposed to and act as carriers of diseases. Dietary protein requirement for their maintenance has not been determined experimentally despite their being domesticated for over 7000 years. A maintenance nitrogen (protein) requirement (MNR) for pigeons was determined in a balance stu...

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Autores principales: Mabuchi, Yuko, Frankel, Theresa L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4821251/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27069640
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.150408