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The avian embryo and its antioxidant defence system

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 August 2014

A.A. YIGIT ,
A.K. PANDA  and
G. CHERIAN
A.A. YIGIT*
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kirikkale University, Yahsihan, Kirikkale, 71451, Turkey
A.K. PANDA
Affiliation:
Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
G. CHERIAN
Affiliation:
Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
*
Corresponding author: aarzuyigit@kku.edu.tr
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Abstract

During chick embryo development, there exists an antioxidant-oxidant balance in the tissues, which supports normal embryonic development and post-hatch chick viability. This balance is maintained by natural antioxidants including vitamins A, E, C and carotenoids, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Chick viability is an important factor in determining post-hatch health and profitability. Factors that interrupt growth and development during the embryonic period affect the overall performance and health during the post-hatch period. During the 21-day incubation period for chickens, antioxidant defence systems protect the embryo against the lipid peroxidation (LPO) derived from undesirable conditions. The purpose of this review is to explain the antioxidant mechanisms that contribute to chick embryo development resulting in a healthy hatchling.

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antioxidantchickembryovitamin Avitamin Evitamin C

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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 70 , Issue 3 , September 2014 , pp. 563 - 574
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Copyright © World's Poultry Science Association 2014 

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