POTENTIAL OF PLANT-DERIVED GHRELIN PROTEIN AS AN ENERGY BALANCE REGULATING MATERIAL FOR FEED EFFICIENCY

Abstract The aim of this research is to identify plant-derived ghrelin proteins that could help regulate energy balance and improve the efficiency of broiler chicken feed. The study demonstrated that ghrelin protein is present in natural sources such as kale leaves (Ipomoea aquaticum), water lettuce leaves (Nasturtium officinale), and cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta). Following this, the amino acid sequence of the ghrelin protein was synthesized at Science Genetics. The synthetic ghrelin protein was then tested on various experimental animals. This development of synthetic ghrelin protein offers a means to enhance energy balance regulation, thereby increasing feed efficiency.