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BMP7 is a candidate gene for reproductive traits in Yorkshire sows.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Oct 2020
Du Xing, Yin Hang, Pan Zengxiang, Wu Wangjun, Shang Peng, Chamba Yongzom, Li Qifa
Abstract excerpt
Bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7) is of the BMP subfamily, and has effects on female fertility by regulating steroidogenesis, granulosa cell states, and follicular development. In the present study, there was assessment of the combined genotypes formed by the three variants within the 3'-UTR of BMP7 gene as associations with sow reproductive functions. The 3'-UTR of the BMP7 gene of pigs was identified using...
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