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Effect of an exon 1 mutation in the myostatin gene on the growth traits of the Bian chicken.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2012
Zhang G X, Zhao X H, Wang J Y, Ding F X, Zhang L
Abstract excerpt
Myostatin (MSTN), or growth and differentiation factor 8 (GDF8), is a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β superfamily. This family functions as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle development and growth in mammals. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in exon 1 of the Bian chicken myo...
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