The use of avian epiphyseal chondrocytes for in vitro studies of skeletal metabolism

Article Abstract:

The utilization of epiphyseal chondrocytes from postembryonic birds in cell culture systems can offer insights to metabolic regulation in the epiphysis, a tissue controlling bone length. Chondrocytes can be easily isolated from postembryonic epiphyses and be cultured for a considerable period using serum-free medium. Insulin-like growth factor and fibroblast growth factor are required for successful cell cultures. Addition of amino acids to the medium enhances cell performance. Similarly, ascorbic acid is necessary for mineralization of cartilage fragments.

Methods, Cartilage cells

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Cell culture as a tool for the study of poultry skeletal muscle development

Article Abstract:

Investigations of skeletal muscle growth and differentiation is facilitated by the utilization of cell culture systems. Myogenic satellite cells from growing turkeys have been successfully cultured. This cell culture system is an important tool in the examination of the different aspects of cell multiplication and differentiation, as well as hormone-receptor dynamics. Similarly, investigations on gene expression and protein synthesis and secretion in muscle cells have been made easier with the use of satellite cell cultures.

Research, Muscle cells

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In vitro systems for the analysis of the development of adipose tissue in domestic animals

Article Abstract:

Cell culture systems utilizing adipocytes contributed much to the level of understanding of their growth and differentiation. These systems are useful in determining the various regulatory mechanisms that control physiological activities in adipocytes and precursor cells. Hormone- and growth factor-mediated growth and differentiation in adipocytes are of particular interest because of their potential applications in regulating fat accumulation in domestic animals.

Fat cells, Adipocytes

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