Screening for FecGH Mutation of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 Gene in Iranian Ghezel Sheep Population
Background Ghezel sheep are highly prolific and one of the local sheep breeds in Iran and Turkey. Growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF9) gene has been found to be essential for growth and differentiation of early ovarian follicles. Novel mutations in GDF9 have been associated with increased ovulatio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran
2008-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Fertility and Sterility |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45726_5aaa50e3ba80b173e6eb97faf6855479.pdf |