A genome-wide scan for quantitative trait loci affecting limb bone lengths and areal bone mineral density of the distal femur in a White Duroc × Erhualian F<sub>2 </sub>population

A genome-wide scan for quantitative trait loci affecting limb bone lengths and areal bone mineral density of the distal femur in a White Duroc × Erhualian F<sub>2 </sub>population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Limb bone lengths and bone mineral density (BMD) have been used to assess the bone growth and the risk of bone fractures in pigs, respectively. It has been suggested that limb bone lengths and BMD are under genetic control. However,...

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Main Authors: Ma Junwu, Ai Huashui, Liu Sanfeng, Ren Jun, Yang Bin, Yang Guangcheng, Guo Yuanmei, Mao Huirong, Brenig Bertram, Huang Lusheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/9/63

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