Eggshell‐Derived Biliverdin as an Antioxidant Defense System for Birds' Eggs. (12th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hanley, Daniel
• Is Part Of: BioEssays. Volume 42:Number 8(2020:Aug.)
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• Publication Date: 2020-07-12
• Subjects: antioxidant -- biliverdin -- birds -- eggshell; Molecular biology -- Periodicals; Cytology -- Periodicals; Developmental biology -- Periodicals; 572.8
• DOI: 10.1002/bies.202000133
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-9247

Abstract

Abstract : The antioxidant hypothesis proposes that the blue‐green pigment found in many birds' eggs provides a direct benefit to the developing embryo through its antioxidant‐like properties. Such protection is feasible if the pigment transfers to the eggshell membrane or inside the egg. This newly proposed hypothesis provides a range of intriguing possibilities for future tests.