Integrating Signals from Sperm Methylome Analysis and Genome-Wide Association Study for a Better Understanding of Male Fertility in Cattle

Integrating Signals from Sperm Methylome Analysis and Genome-Wide Association Study for a Better Understanding of Male Fertility in Cattle

Decreased male fertility is a big concern in both human society and the livestock industry. Sperm DNA methylation is commonly believed to be associated with male fertility. However, due to the lack of accurate male fertility records (i.e., limited mating times), few studies have investigated the com...

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Main Authors: Lingzhao Fang, Yang Zhou, Shuli Liu, Jicai Jiang, Derek M. Bickhart, Daniel J. Null, Bingjie Li, Steven G. Schroeder, Benjamin D. Rosen, John B. Cole, Curtis P. Van Tassell, Li Ma, George E. Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Epigenomes
Subjects:
sperm DNA methylation
male fertility
large-scale GWAS
cattle complex traits
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4655/3/2/10

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