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A joint analysis using exome and transcriptome data identifiescandidate polymorphisms and genes involved with umbilical hernia in pigs.
BMC genomics - 13 Nov 2021
Savoldi Igor Ricardo, Ibelli Adriana Mércia Guaratini, Cantão Maurício Egídio, Peixoto Jane de Oliveira, Pires Michele Porto, Mores Marcos Antônio Zanella, Lagos Essamai Brizola, Lopes Jader Silva, Zanella Ricardo, Ledur Mônica Corrêa
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BACKGROUND: Umbilical Hernia (UH) is characterized by the passage of part of the intestine through the umbilical canal forming the herniary sac. There are several potential causes that can lead to the umbilical hernia such as bacterial infections, management conditions and genetic factors. Since the genetic components involved with UH are poorly understood, this study aimed to identify polymorphisms and genes...
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