Association of non-synonymous SNPs of <i>OPN</i> gene with litter size traits in pigs
Osteopontin (<i>OPN</i>) gene is a secreted phosphoprotein which appears to play a key function in the conceptus implantation, placentation and maintenance of pregnancy in pigs. The objectives of this study were to verify the non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and thei...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Archives Animal Breeding |
| Online Access: | http://www.arch-anim-breed.net/58/317/2015/aab-58-317-2015.pdf |