Detection of CNV in the SH3RF2 gene and its effects on growth and carcass traits in chickens
Abstract Background The SH3RF2 gene is a protein-coding gene located in a quantitative trait locus associated with body weight, and its deletion has been shown to be positively associated with body weight in chickens. Results In the present study, CNV in the SH3RF2 gene was detected in 4079 individu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | BMC Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-020-0831-z |