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Effects of ghrelin gene genotypes on the growth traits in Chinese cattle.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Jun 2012
Zhang Ai-ling, Zhang Li, Zhang Liang-zhi, Zhang Cun-fang, Lan Xian-yong, Zhang Chun-lei, Chen Hong
Abstract excerpt
Ghrelin is an important peptide that stimulates food intake and regulates energy balance of animals. Single nucleotide polymorphisms of ghrelin gene in three Chinese cattle populations were investigated through PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing. Five over-lapped DNA fragments were analyzed and a total of three ones exhibited different genotypes. Three genotypes and four SNPs (-415 A > G, -414 T > C, -321 C > A, and...
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