The impact of fertilization on the chicken egg yolk plasma and granule proteome 24 hours post-lay at room temperature: capitalizing on high-pH/low-pH reverse phase chromatography in conjunction with tandem mass tag (TMT) technology

What is it about?

Applying mass spectrometry to gauge changes in the chicken egg yolk proteome upon fertilization within the first 24 hours post-lay.

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Why is it important?

Egg yolk is used to make products ranging from dressings to treat third degree burn injury to dietary supplements to increase gains in lean muscle mass. Insight into the proteomic changes that occur upon fertilization in chicken egg yolk may lead to the development of optimized egg-yolk based products.