Photoperiod Induces DNA Methylation Changes in the Melatonin Receptor 1A Gene in Ewes

Research has shown that MTNR1A plays an essential role in the estrus cycle and seasonal reproduction changes in sheep. However, few people have focused on the DNA methylation of MTNR1A by season or photoperiod. In this study, using qPCR and Western blotting, we measured the MTNR1A expression in the...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyun He, Wei Wang, Wei Sun, Mingxing Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/12/1917