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Polymorphisms in the MTRN1A gene and their effects on the productive and reproductive traits in buffaloes.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Feb 2014
Zetouni Larissa, de Camargo Gregório Miguel Ferreira, da Silva Fonseca Patricia Dias, Cardoso Diercles Francisco, Gil Fernanda Maria Monsalves, Hurtado-Lugo Naudin Alejandro, Aspilcueta-Borquis Rusbel Raul, Cervini Marcelo, Tonhati Humberto
Abstract excerpt
The main environmental factor that affects the regulation of reproductive seasonality is photoperiod through its effects on melatonin secretion. The melatonin receptor MTRN1A appears to be involved in regulating the reproductive seasonality and milk production in the period. The aim of this study was to identify polymorphisms in the MTRN1A gene and their possible associations with milk, fat and protein...
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