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Detection of CNV in the SH3RF2 gene and its effects on growth and carcass traits in chickens.
BMC genetics - 28 Feb 2020
Jing Zhenzhu, Wang Xinlei, Cheng Yingying, Wei Chengjie, Hou Dan, Li Tong, Li Wenya, Han Ruili, Li Hong, Sun Guirong, Tian Yadong, Liu Xiaojun, Kang Xiangtao, Li Zhuanjian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The SH3RF2 gene is a protein-coding gene located in a quantitative trait locus associated with body weight, and its deletion has been shown to be positively associated with body weight in chickens. RESULTS: In the present study, CNV in the SH3RF2 gene was detected in 4079 individuals from 17 populations, including the "Gushi ×Anka" F2 resource population and populations of Chinese native chickens,...
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