A mitochondria-targeted antioxidant and a thyroid hormone affect carotenoid ketolase gene expression and bill redness in zebra finches
A. Cantarero, P. Andrade, M. CARNEIRO, A. MORENO-BORRALLO, C. Alonso-Alvarez
This study shows that mitochondrial antioxidants and thyroid hormones affect CYP2J19 gene expression and bill redness in zebra finches, suggesting a link between mitochondrial metabolism and carotenoid-based ornamentation.
bioRxiv · Jan 14, 2020Evolutionary Biology