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Six novel single-nucleotide polymorphisms in SPAG11 gene and their association with sperm quality traits in Chinese Holstein bulls.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Nov 2011
Liu Xinyan, Ju Zhihua, Wang Lingling, Zhang Yan, Huang Jingmin, Li Qiuling, Li Jianbin, Zhong Jifeng, An Liguo, Wang Changfa
Abstract excerpt
Sperm-associated antigen 11 (SPAG11) is predominant in the male reproductive tract. Similar to β-defensin, aside from its antibacterial activity, SPAG11 also has an important role in male reproductive function. In the present study, the association of bovine SPAG11 gene polymorphism with sperm quality traits was examined, including ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, fresh sperm motility, post-thaw...
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