Avidin and streptavidin are widely used in (strept) avidin–biotin technology, which is based
on their tight biotin-binding capability. These techniques are exceptionally diverse, ranging …

Since the sequencing of the genome and the development of high-throughput tools for the
exploration of functional elements of the genome, the chicken has reached model organism …

Abstract Using 1‐D SDS‐PAGE, LC‐MS/MS, and MS3, we identified 119 proteins from
chicken egg yolk, 86 of which were not identified in yolk previously. Proteins were roughly …

The high affinity (KD~ 10− 15 M) of biotin for avidin and streptavidin is the essential
component in a multitude of bioassays with many experiments using biotin modifications to …

Background Avidins are biotin-binding proteins commonly found in the vertebrate eggs. In
addition to streptavidin from Streptomyces avidinii, a growing number of avidins have been …

Background At sexual maturity, the liver of laying hens undergoes many metabolic changes
to support vitellogenesis. In published transcriptomic approaches, hundreds of genes were …

Egg and milk have both been considered as excellent sources of nutrition; however, their
biological roles are decisively different. When milk is warmed up for 21 days, it turns sour …

The chicken genome encodes several biotin-binding proteins, including avidin and avidin-
related protein 4 (AVR4). In addition to D-biotin, avidin binds an azo dye compound, 4 …

The sperm storage tubules (SST) of the turkey hen, which are located in the uterovaginal
junction (UVJ) of the oviduct, maintain viable sperm for up to 10 wk after a single …

The avidin protein family members are well known for their high affinity towards D-biotin and
high structural stability. These properties make avidins valuable tools for a wide range of …