Genetic polymorphism in melatonin receptor 1A and arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase and its impact on seasonal reproduction in Egyptian sheep breeds

<p>This study was carried out to detect polymorphisms in the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) and arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AA-NAT) genes and their association with reproductive traits. Blood samples of 126 animals from three Egyptian sheep breeds were collected. DNA was extracted and...

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Main Authors: H. A. Fathy, E. M. Gouda, J. A. Gafer, M. K. Galal, A. M. Nowier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-12-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/61/505/2018/aab-61-505-2018.pdf