Association of a missense mutation in the luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor gene (<it>LHCGR</it>) with superovulation traits in Chinese Holstein heifers
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Upon binding luteinizing hormone in the ovary, the luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) is necessary for follicular maturation and ovulation, as well as luteal function. We detected mutations in the LHCGR gene and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jasbsci.com/content/3/1/35 |