*2.9. Differential Expression Analysis*

Results of the statistical analysis, i.e., the list of the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (*p*-value adjusted (padj) < 0.01) are provided in the DESeq2\_results\_with\_anno.xls file (Table S1). Genes with a fold change >1.5 were taken into account for further bioinformatics analysis. Gene symbol and gene name identification was achieved using Protein ANalysis THrough Evolutionary Relationship (PANTHER) Classification System software (http://www.pantherdb.org/ accessed on 28 July 2021) [34].
