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Copy number variation of the USP16 gene and its association with milk traits in Chinese Holstein cattle.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Feb 2022
Wen Yifan, He Hua, Liu Hongbing, An Qingming, Wang Dahui, Ding Xiaoting, Shi Qiaoting, Feng Yajie, Wang Eryao, Lei Chuzhao, Zhang Zijing, Huang Yongzhen
Abstract excerpt
Copy number variations (CNVs) were similar to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and insertion-deletion (InDel), regarded as genetic variations in many species. CNV is defined as the variable change of DNA segment length compared with the reference genome, including gains or losses from 50 bp to several mega bases. The functions of USP16 gene are diverse, such as regulating the cell cycle, DNA damage, histone...
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