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Molecular response in the pectoral muscles and livers of broiler chickens to mitochondrial stimulation by in ovo administration of prebiotics Cover

Molecular response in the pectoral muscles and livers of broiler chickens to mitochondrial stimulation by in ovo administration of prebiotics

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|Oct 2025

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Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 8, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 21, 2025
Published on: Oct 30, 2025
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2025 Aleksandra Dunisławska, Aleksandra Bełdowska, Olha Yatsenko, Jakub Biesek, Maria Siwek, published by National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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