Metals Can Change the Colors of Eggshells but How Is This Related to Oxidative Stress and Antibacterial Capacity?

Two main substances are responsible for the pigmentation of the eggshells of birds and reptiles: the bluish-green tone comes from biliverdin (BV), and protoporphyrin IX (PP) gives brown hues. BV and PP can form complexes with metal cations. The main objective of this investigation is to carry out a ... View More