Impact of FecB Mutation on Ovarian DNA Methylome in Small-Tail Han Sheep

Booroola fecundity (FecB) gene, a mutant of bone morphogenetic protein 1B (BMPR-1B) that was discovered in Booroola Merino, was the first prolificacy gene identified in sheep related to increased ovulation rate and litter size. The mechanism of FecB impact on reproduction is unclear. Methods: In thi...

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Main Authors: Lingli Xie, Xiangyang Miao, Qingmiao Luo, Huijing Zhao, Xiaoyu Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/1/203