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Mapping of the transcription start site (TSS) and identification of SNPs in the bovine neuropeptide Y (NPY) gene.
BMC genetics - 23 Dec 2008
Bahar Bojlul, Sweeney Torres
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Neuropeptide Y is a key neurotransmitter of the central nervous system which plays a vital role in the feed energy homeostasis in mammals. Mutations in the regulatory and coding regions of the bovine NPY gene can potentially affect the neuronal regulation of appetite and feeding behaviour in cattle. The objectives of this experiment were to: a) fully characterize the bovine NPY gene transcript and b)...
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