Screening for FecGH Mutation of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 Gene in Iranian Ghezel Sheep Population

Background Ghezel sheep are highly prolific and one of the local sheep breeds in Iran and Turkey. Growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF9) gene has been found to be essential for growth and differentiation of early ovarian follicles. Novel mutations in GDF9 have been associated with increased ovulatio...

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Main Authors: Mahzad Akbarpour, Masoud Houshmand, Ali Ghorashi, Hossein Hayatgheybi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2008-11-01
Series:International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
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Online Access:http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45726_5aaa50e3ba80b173e6eb97faf6855479.pdf