Fig. 2

Relative transcript levels of divalent metal transporter 1 (Dmt1) (a) and ferroportin 1 (Fpn1) (b) in the small intestines 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