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Interaction of GH polymorphism with body weight and endocrine functions in Japanese black calves.
Domestic animal endocrinology - 1 Jan 2008
Katoh K, Kouno S, Okazaki A, Suzuki K, Obara Y
Abstract excerpt
We assessed the interaction of GH gene polymorphisms (AA, AB and BB genotypes) with body weight and measures of endocrine function in Japanese black calves at 10 months of age. The average body weight for the BB genotype (281+/-5 kg) was significantly lower (P=0.0017, ANOVA) than those for the AA (324+/-9 kg) and AB (317+/-7 kg) genotypes. Plasma concentrations of insulin and IGF-I were greater for the AA...
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