Association of a missense mutation in the luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor gene (<it>LHCGR</it>) with superovulation traits in Chinese Holstein heifers

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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Main Authors: Yu Yong, Pang Yunwei, Zhao Haichao, Xu Xiaoling, Wu Zhonghong, An Lei, Tian Jianhui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Chinese Holstein heifer
LHCGR
SNP
Superovulation
Online Access:http://www.jasbsci.com/content/3/1/35

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