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Table 1 Semi-synthetic diets

From: Differential mRNA expression of seven genes involved in cholesterol metabolism and transport in the liver of atherosclerosis-susceptible and -resistant Japanese quail strains

Ingredients (g/kg)

Control diet

Cholesterol diet

Soy protein flour (50% protein)

340

340

Corn starch

400

390

Limestone

50

50

Mineral premix

5

5

Monofos

30

30

Sucrose

20

20

Alphacel

70

70

Vitamin premix

5

5

D-L methionine

4

4

Choline chloride

3.8

3.8

Tallow

50

50

Vegetable oil

30

30

Cholesterol

0

5

Cholic acid

0

2.5