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IGF-1 and IGF-1r gene polymorphisms in East Anatolian Red and South Anatolian Red cattle breeds.
Genetika - 1 Apr 2010
Akis I, Oztabak K, Gonulalp I, Mengi A, Un C
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The aim of this study was to determine the allele and genotype frequencies of the Insulin like growth factor 1 gene (IGF-1) and Insulin like growth factor 1 receptor gene (IGF-1R) polymorphisms in East Anatolian (EAR) and South Anatolian Red cattle (SAR). Polymorphisms in both genes are claimed to affect economic parameters like body weight and subcutaneous back fat. For the study, blood samples were collected...
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