Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Genes Involved in Thermogenesis in Two Cold-Exposed Sheep Breeds
Thermogenesis plays an important role in the survival of sheep exposed to low temperatures; however, little is known about the genetic mechanisms underlying cold adaptation in sheep. We examined 6 Altay (A) and 6 Hu (H) six-month-old ewe lambs. Altay sheep are raised in northern China and are adapte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/3/375 |