Figure 2From: The sodium channel gene family is specifically expressed in hen uterus and associated with eggshell quality traitsFold change of the relative expression by qPCR of SCNN1 gene family members in active uterus (eggshell mineralizing) of 49-week-old hens compared to 16-week-old pullets. Expression in the 49-week-old adult hen active uterus was compared with expression in pullet uterus. * represents a significant difference (p < 0.05). The expressions of all four genes are significantly increased in 49-week-old adult hens compared to 16-week-old pullets.Back to article page