Effect of CTSS non-synonymous mutations on litter size in Qianbei Ma goats

Cathepsin S (CTSS) is a member of the cysteine protease family closely related to reproductive regulation in goats. However, its effect on litter size in goats remains unclear. In this study, the relationship between CTSS gene polymorphisms and litter size was revealed by analyzing the DNA sequence...

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Main Authors: Yuan Zhang, Xiang Chen, Yong Ruan, Wei Guo, Jiajing Chen, Wen Tang, Quan Ji, Kaibin Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1276673/full