IP3R3 gene expression in laying duck tissues and its polymorphisms associated with eggshell quality

• Published in: Gene Vol. 964; p. 149654
• Main Authors: Zhao, Yong, Li, Jiezhang, Ma, Jinshuai, Ding, Yijie, Fu, Hongmei, Zhang, Yiyu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 10.09.2025
• Subjects: Animals; Ducks - genetics; Egg Shell - metabolism; Eggshell quality; Female; Gene expression; Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptors - genetics; Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptors - metabolism; IP3R3 gene; Laying duck; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide; SNPs; IP3R3 gene; IP3R1; IP3R3; IP3Rs; IP3R; IP3R2; qRT-PCR; Ho; PIC; Gene expression; SMCs; Eggshell quality; IP3; ER; Calcium ion; CALB1; Laying duck; SNP; Ne; HWE; SNPs; LD; He; SR

•IP3R3 showed highest expression in the eggshell gland among 11 duck tissues.•SNP g.16132 C > T was linked to eggshell thickness, CC and CT outperformed TT.•Certain diplotypes significantly enhanced eggshell strength and shape index.•IP3R3 is a candidate gene for improving eggshell quality via ge...