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Association between BMP15 Gene Polymorphism and Reproduction Traits and Its Tissues Expression Characteristics in Chicken.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Han Haixia, Lei Qiuxia, Zhou Yan, Gao Jinbo, Liu Wei, Li Fuwei, Zhang Qian, Lu Yan, Cao Dingguo
Abstract excerpt
BMP15 (Bone morphogenetic protein 15) is an oocyte-secreted growth factor required for ovarian follicle development and ovulation in mammals, but its effects on reproduction in chickens are unclear. In this study, the association between BMP15 polymorphisms and reproduction traits were analyzed, and its expression characteristics in different tissues were explored in LaiWu Black chickens. Three single nucleotide...
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