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Polymorphisms of leptin-b gene associated with growth traits in orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides).
International journal of molecular sciences - 7 Jul 2014
Huang Hai, Wei Yun, Meng Zining, Zhang Yong, Liu Xiaochun, Guo Liang, Luo Jian, Chen Guohua, Lin Haoran
Abstract excerpt
In mammals, leptin has been demonstrated to perform important roles in many physiological activities and to influence development, growth, metabolism and reproduction. However, in fish, its function is still unclear. Duplicate leptin genes, leptin-a and leptin-b, have been identified in the orange-spotted grouper. In the present study, the polymorphisms in the leptin-b gene of the orange-spotted grouper were...
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