Transcriptome analysis of the uterus of hens laying eggs differing in cuticle deposition

Abstract Background Avian eggs have a proteinaceous cuticle. The quantity of cuticle varies and the deposition of a good cuticle in the uterus (Shell-gland) prevents transmission of bacteria to the egg contents. Results To understand cuticle deposition, uterus transcriptomes were compared between he...

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Main Authors: Sandra Poyatos Pertiñez, Peter W. Wilson, Wiebke Icken, David Cavero, Maureen M. Bain, Anita C. Jones, Ian C. Dunn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-020-06882-7