Abstract
We have studied differential expression of genes using cDNA arrays in the hypothalamic region of two divergent chicken lines, which differ in body weight and feeding behavior. Several transcripts from genes in metabolic networks as well as from retroviruses were differentially expressed.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Chickens / genetics*
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Chickens / growth & development*
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Chickens / metabolism
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Energy Metabolism / genetics*
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Energy Metabolism / physiology
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Female
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Gene Expression Profiling
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Gene Expression Regulation / genetics*
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Gene Expression Regulation / physiology
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Male
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Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / methods
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Species Specificity