FOXO3 Is Expressed in Ovarian Tissues and Acts as an Apoptosis Initiator in Granulosa Cells of Chickens

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FOXO3 mRNA and protein expression levels in chicken ovarian follicles. (a) FOXO3 mRNA expression in chicken follicles at different developmental stages. (b) Western blot analysis showing FOXO3 protein expression in chicken ovarian follicles (β-actin served as a reference). (c) The FOXO3 protein was detected at all developmental levels of chicken follicular theca. Data are expressed as means ± SEM (n = 3 independent cell cultures). P<0.05; P<0.01, and P<0.001.

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