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An association analysis between a silent C558T polymorphism at the pig vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 locus and sow reproduction and piglet survivability traits.
Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene - 1 Oct 2008
Ramirez O, Tomàs A, Casellas J, Blanch M, Noguera J L, Amills M
Abstract excerpt
The vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM1) has a strong influence on embryonic development and on the formation of the umbilical cord and placenta. These developmental processes are crucial to ensure the success of pregnancy. In this work, we have identified two T306A and C558T single nucleoti...
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