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Table 4 Description of metabolite molecules potentially contributing to eggshell brownness

From: Identification of crucial genes and metabolites regulating the eggshell brownness in chicken

Metabolites

Comparison group

VIP

Fold change (DBS/LBS)

p value

Protoporphyrin IX

shell gland, 6H

1.66

1.64

0.0089

11-hydroxy-E4-neuroprostane

shell gland, 6H

1.76

1.94

0.0091

15-dehydro-prostaglandin E1(1-)

uterine fluid, 22H

1.83

2.02

0.0155

Prostaglandin G2 2-glyceryl Ester

uterine fluid, 22H

1.78

2.02

0.0334