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Publisher Summary In terms of both energy and protein dynamics, peripheral tissues play a minor role when compared with visceral organs. Peripheral tissues are the major site of nutrient retention, and specific mechanisms have evolved to enable greater anabolism to be achieved from a lower metabolic performance. Both muscle and skin have unique functions in ensuring the survival of the animal. Compared with muscle, skin maintains a lower energy exchange but higher protein metabolism per unit mass. Future research must concentrate on the discovery of endogenous and exogenous signals to direct nutrients toward either muscle or skin. The unique nature and status of the integument proteins allow a more effective and controllable system, particularly through the medium of transgenics. |
