Figure 2From: Expression of genes involved in hepatic carnitine synthesis and uptake in dairy cows in the transition period and at different stages of lactationRelative mRNA abundances of genes involved in carnitine synthesis and carnitine uptake. Relative mRNA abundances of genes involved in carnitine synthesis (TMLHE, ALDH9A1, BBOX1) and carnitine uptake (SLC22A5) in the liver of dairy cows in the transition period and at different stages of lactation; bars represent means ± SE (n = 20) and are expressed relative to the mRNA abundance at 3 wk prepartum. a, b, c Bars with different superscripts differ significantly (P < 0.05).Back to article page