Molecular characterization and exclusion of porcine <it>GUSB </it>as a candidate gene for congenital hernia inguinalis/scrotalis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inguinal hernias are usually caused by a congenital defect, which occurs as a weakness of the inguinal canal. Porcine β-glucuronidase gene (<it>GUSB</it>) was chosen as functional candidate gene because of its involvement...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-04-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/2/14 |