Fig. 3

Effects of GBE supplementation on the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism and inflammatory factors in the liver of laying hens. The relative mRNA expression of lipid synthesis (A), lipid transport and oxidation (B) and inflammatory cytokines (C) related genes in liver tissues. Data are presented as the mean ± SEM; n = 10 hens per group. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA followed by the LSD or non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test. ^*P < 0 .05, ^**P < 0.01, ^***P < 0.001