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Polymorphisms of caprine GnRHR gene and their association with litter size in West African Dwarf goats.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Feb 2018
Bemji M N, Isa A M, Ibeagha-Awemu E M, Wheto M
Abstract excerpt
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) gene is considered a candidate gene for litter size due to its critical role in regulating the activities of hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis which synthesizes and releases gonadotropins. This study was designed to identify mutations within the caprine GnRHR gene and investigate their association with litter size at various parities. Polymorphisms scanning and...
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