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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Main Authors: Taeubert Helge, Knorr Christoph, Bornemann-Kolatzki Kirsten, Beck Julia, Brenig Bertram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/2/14