A scallop IGF binding protein gene: molecular characterization and association of variants with growth traits.

BACKGROUND: Scallops represent economically important aquaculture shellfish. The identification of genes and genetic variants related to scallop growth could benefit high-yielding scallop breeding. The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system is essential for growth and development, with IGF binding...

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Main Authors: Liying Feng, Xue Li, Qian Yu, Xianhui Ning, Jinzhuang Dou, Jiajun Zou, Lingling Zhang, Shi Wang, Xiaoli Hu, Zhenmin Bao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3929647?pdf=render

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