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A SNP in the 3'-untranslated region of AMPKγ1 may associate with serum ketone body and milk production of Holstein dairy cows.
Gene - 10 Dec 2015
Mahmoudi Ahmad, Zargaran Amir, Amini Hamid-Reza, Assadi Assad, Vajdi Hokmabad Reza, Eghbalsaied Shahin
Abstract excerpt
AMPK is the key switch for providing the energy balance between cellular anabolic and catabolic processes. In this study, we aimed to screen the PRKAG1 (AMPKγ1) gene in high, moderate, and low producing Holstein dairy cows. A sample of 100 pregnant dairy cows, comprising 41 high, 33 moderate, and 26 low milk yields were selected from three large dairy herds in Isfahan province of Iran. Body condition score (BCS)...
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