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[The polymorphism of bovine POMC gene and its association with the growth traits of Nanyang cattle].
Yi chuan = Hereditas - 1 Dec 2009
Zhang Chun-Lei, Wang Yan-Hong, Chen Hong, Lei Chu-Zhao, Fang Xing-Tang, Wang Ju-Qiang, Ma Gui-Bian, Niu Hui, Xiao Jie
Abstract excerpt
Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) plays an important role on animal ingestive behavior and energy homeostasis. Genetic variation of POMC was detected by PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing techniques in 480 individuals from seven cattle breeds (i.e., Qinchuan, Nanyang, Jiaxian Red cattle, Jinnan, Luxi, Angus,...
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