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ssc-miR-7134-3p regulates fat accumulation in castrated male pigs by targeting MARK4 gene.
International journal of biological sciences - 1 Jan 2017
Wang Kejun, Li Wenting, Bai Ying, Yang Wanjie, Ling Yao, Fang Meiying
Abstract excerpt
Castration of male pigs is a common practice used to reduce boar taint in commercial pork production, but it also significantly results in fat accumulation in carcass. Our previous study revealed a miRNA gene, ssc-miR-7134-3p that was implicated in adipogenesis. However, the relationship between ssc-miR-7134-3p and fat deposition due to castration is unknown. In the present study, we observed that ssc-miR-7134-3p...
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