TABLE 2:
Genotypes of litters from Lpiat1+/− intercrosses.
| Lpiat1 Genotype | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | +/+ | +/− | −/− | Total | |
| E16.5 | Number of animals | 28 | 52 | 28 | 108 |
| Percentage (%) | 26.0 | 48.1 | 26.0 | 100 | |
| E18.5 | Number of animals | 27 | 43 | 23 | 93 |
| Percentage (%) | 29.0 | 46.2 | 24.7 | 100 | |
| Birth (P0) | Number of animals | 126 | 247 | 82 | 455 |
| Percentage (%) | 27.7 | 54.3 | 18.0* | 100 | |
Neonates and embryos were harvested at the times indicated. Genomic DNA was extracted from the tail of each pup and subjected to PCR analysis to determine the genotype. Only live-born animals are counted at birth (P0). *p = 0.0027. The p values were calculated using the chi-square test.