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Characterization and association analysis with litter size traits of porcine matrix metalloproteinase-9 gene (pMMP-9).
Applied biochemistry and biotechnology - 1 Oct 2013
Niu Buyue, Li Fenge, Xiong Yuanzhu, Wang Xibiao
Abstract excerpt
The mammalian matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), which might play a role in ovulation, uterus remodeling, embryo development, and implantation in mammals, is one of the potential functional candidate genes for porcine reproductive traits. In this study, the entire genomic sequence of porcine MMP-9 (pMMP-9) gene was established; it contains 13 exons and 12 introns. Real-time PCR analysis revealed that pMMP-9 is...
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