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The abundances of mammalian target of rapamycin, ribosomal p70 S6 kinase and eukaryotic initiation factor 4E-binding protein 1 mRNA were elevated in the jejunum and ileum (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05) after BPE supplementation. Additionally, BPE supplementation decreased (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05) Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) gene transcription and enhanced (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05) NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) gene transcription in the jejunum and ileum. 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