Expression profiles of parathyroid glands from healthy pigs challenged by fetal and postnatal dietary interventions. Expression profiles of parathyroid glands from healthy pigs challenged by fetal and postnatal dietary interventions

Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential micronutrients that are linked to a wide set of biological processes. A deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms of Ca- and P-utilization in sows and their offspring could help to reduce the environmental impact. Parathyroid glands play an important role in P utilization. The experimental design comprises nine dietray groups, which differ in maternal and post-weaning mineral P content. Transcriptome profiles of parathyroid glands were assessed by mRNA sequencing of in total 63 animals (sampling age of 120 days) to approximate the consequences of variable P supply.