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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Main Authors: Zhenzhu Jing, Xinlei Wang, Yingying Cheng, Chengjie Wei, Dan Hou, Tong Li, Wenya Li, Ruili Han, Hong Li, Guirong Sun, Yadong Tian, Xiaojun Liu, Xiangtao Kang, Zhuanjian Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
CNV
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-020-0831-z