Expression Marker-Based Strategy to Improve Beef Quality

Figure 3

Equation of prediction using 24 protein biomarkers of (a) global tenderness evaluated by sensory analysis with trained panellists (scores from 1 to 10) on longissimus thoracis muscle, (b) shear force measured by Warner-Bratzler test (N/cm²) on longissimus thoracis muscle, and (c) shear force measured by Warner-Bratzler test (N/cm²) on semitendinosus muscle, in Charolais young bulls.

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