Fig. 1

Relative transcript levels of hepcidin (Hamp) (a), hemochromatosis type 2 (juvenile) homolog (Hfe2) (b), bone morphogenetic protein 6 (Bmp6) (c), and SMAD family member 7 (Smad7) (d) in the livers normalized to β-actin (Actb) values of rats treated with diets containing different sources and amounts of vitamin A and iron for 59 days. Mean ± standard deviation, *p < 0.05 versus the CT group, †p < 0.05 versus the VAD group, §p < 0.05 versus the FeD group