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Polymorphism of somatostatin gene and its association with growth traits in Chinese cattle.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 19 Apr 2011
Gao L, Zan L S, Wang H B, Hao R J, Zhong X
Abstract excerpt
Somatostatins play a crucial role in the regulation of growth and development in vertebrates, especially muscle growth. We assessed the association of somatostatin gene polymorphisms with growth traits by PCR-SSCP (polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism) and DNA sequencing methods in 694 individuals from six Chinese cattle breeds. A novel single nucleotide polymorphism, G126A, was...
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