The Importance of Methionine for Wool Growth in Sheep
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Mixtures of essential amino acids were infused into the abomasum of sheep, and effects on wool growth were measured. Various mixtures containing methionine stimulated wool growth, whereas mixtures lacking methionine were not effective. In two experiments, the provision of cysteine in place of methionine failed to stimulate wool growth. These results indicate a specific role of methionine in controlling wool growth, other than to provide cysteine via transulphuration.
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