Abstract

Yolkin- A Polypeptide Complex Isolated From Chicken Egg Yolk with Potential Neuroprotective and Antioxidative Activity

Author(s): Agnieszka Zablocka, Aleksandra Zambrowicz, Jozefa Macala, Wioletta Kazanal, Antoni Polanowski

ABSTRACT

Egg yolk proteins are a rich source of nutrients for developing embryos. Among them is vitellogenin, formerly regarded as a female-specific protein, and recently also found in males.