Invited review: Evolution of meat animal growth research during the past 50 years: Adipose and muscle stem cells

M. V. Dodson, R. E. Allen, M. Du, W. G. Bergen, S. G. Velleman, S. P. Poulos, M. Fernyhough-Culver, M. B. Wheeler, S. K. Duckett, M. R.I. Young, B. H. Voy, Z. Jiang, G. J. Hausman

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    Abstract

    If one were to compare today’s animal growth research to research from a mere 50 yr ago, one would see programs with few similarities. The evolution of this research from whole-animal through cell-based and finally molecular and genomic studies has been enhanced by the identification, isolation, and in vitro evaluation of adipose-and muscle-derived stem cells. This paper will highlight the struggles and the milestones that make this evolving area of research what it is today. The contribution of adipose and muscle stem cell research to development and growth, tissue regeneration, and final carcass composition are reviewed.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)457-481
    Number of pages25
    JournalJournal of animal science
    Volume93
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Feb 23 2015

    Keywords

    • Adipocytes
    • Adipose tissue
    • Animal growth
    • Satellite cells
    • Skeletal muscle tissue
    • Stem cells

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Food Science
    • Animal Science and Zoology
    • Genetics

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