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Several DEGs and DEPs that were coexpressed at mRNA and protein levels were verified. <jats:italic>KRT14<\/jats:italic> (keratin-14) is a candidate gene (protein) obtained by multiple omics analysis due to the fold difference of <jats:italic>KRT14<\/jats:italic> being the largest. After the overexpression of <jats:italic>KRT14<\/jats:italic> in uterine epithelial cells, the expressions of <jats:italic>OC116<\/jats:italic> (ovocleididin-116), <jats:italic>CALB1<\/jats:italic> (calbindin 1), and <jats:italic>BST1<\/jats:italic> (ADP-ribosyl cyclase 2) were found to be increased significantly, while the expression of <jats:italic>OC17<\/jats:italic> (ovocleididin-17) was found to be decreased significantly.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> In summary, this study confirms that during normal calcification, there are differences in ion transport between the uterus of hens producing high-breaking-strength eggshells and those producing low-breaking-strength eggshells, which may help elucidate the eggshell calcification process. 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