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Identification and analysis of MC4R polymorphisms and their association with economic traits of Korean cattle (Hanwoo).
Molecular biology reports - 1 Apr 2012
Seong Jiyeon, Suh Dong Sang, Park Kyung Do, Lee Hak Kyo, Kong Hong Sik
Abstract excerpt
Signaling by the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is important for mediation the effect of leptin on food intake and energy homeostasis, and is associated with obesity, energy homeostasis and control of feeding behavior. Presently, the bovine MC4R gene was characterized to detect genetic variation...
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