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Polymorphism study of growth differentiation factor 9B (GDF9B) gene and its association with reproductive traits in sheep.
Gene - 25 Feb 2013
Shabir M, Ganai T A S, Misra S S, Shah Ruksana, Ahmad Tavsief
Abstract excerpt
GDF9B protein plays a critical role in growth and differentiation of early ovarian follicles. In Inverdale and Hanna sheep, mutations in exon-2 of GDF9B gene have been recorded to show increased ovulation rate in heterozygous condition whereas homozygotes are infertile. Present screen study was carried out to explore the presence of these reported mutations in Corriedale and Local Kashmir Valley sheep with high...
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