Article
Polymorphisms in BMPR-IB gene and their association with litter size trait in Chinese Hu sheep.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Apr 2022
Yang Zhenwei, Yang Xinyue, Liu Guangbin, Deng Ming, Sun Baoli, Guo Yongqing, Liu Dewu, Li Yaokun
Abstract excerpt
Identification and utilization of sheep major fecundity genes offer opportunities for the increase in litter size, as well as the improvement of production efficiency in livestock industry. BMPR-IB gene belongs to the TGF-β superfamily, and is also considered as a regulator for sheep reproductive performance due to its involvement in the mammalian gametogenesis pathway. This study aimed to detect the variations...
Topics
- Animals
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptors, Type I
- China
- Female
- Genotype
- Litter Size
- Mammals
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Pregnancy
- Sheep