TABLE 2.
Summary of gene expression and differential expressed genes (DEGs) of the UVJ between semen- and sham-insemination and across stages of production at FDR < 0.05 and fold-change > |1.5|.
| Comparison | Groups | Total expressed genes | Common genes | Unique genes by group | DEGs | Up/Down genes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment (Semen vs. sham) | Early lay | 15,395 | 14,888 | 282/225 | 0 | 0/0 |
| Peak lay | 15,252 | 14,661 | 288/303 | 428 | 225/203 | |
| Late lay | 15,242 | 14,647 | 232/363 | 649 | 464/185 | |
| Production stage | ||||||
| Virgin vs. early lay | Sham | 15,433 | 14,898 | 263/272 | 13 | 5/8 |
| Early lay vs. peak lay | Sham | 15,426 | 14,693 | 477/256 | 2,495 | 1,615/880 |
| Semen | 15,367 | 14,710 | 403/254 | 1,295 | 895/400 | |
| Peak lay vs. late lay | Sham | 15,251 | 14,577 | 372/302 | 1,205 | 546/659 |
| Semen | 15,288 | 14,686 | 278/324 | 52 | 16/36 | |