Multi-omics analysis reveals that natural hibernation is crucial for oocyte maturation in the female Chinese alligator

Abstract Background Hibernation in an appropriate environment not only is important for the survival of hibernators in winter, but also is crucial for breeding in the following season for many hibernating species. However, the genetic and epigenetic mechanism underlying this process remain unclear....

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Main Authors: Jian-Qing Lin, Jun Yu, Hua Jiang, Yi Zhang, Qiu-Hong Wan, Sheng-Guo Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-020-07187-5