Genetic Variation in the Growth Hormone Promoter Region of Anas platyrhynchos, a Duck Native to Myanmar

Genetic variations were detected in duck growth hormone (GH) gene promoters at 8 positions in the genome of ducks from 3 regions (Mandalay, Khayan, and Sittwe) in Myanmar. Different frequencies were detected in the 3 regions. Higher frequencies were detected at positions, 244, 294, 586, and 665 of...

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Main Authors: Gen Hiyama, Hisato Okabayashi, Norio Kansaku, Kazuaki Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2012-10-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/49/4/49_011062/_pdf/-char/en