Fol. Biol. 2017, 63, 217-221

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2017063050217

Molecular Cloning of the Porcine HTRA3 Gene and Association of a SNP with Litter Size Traits

W. Xudong1,2,3, Z. Guiying1, F. Guowen1, Liu Yonggang1

1College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
2Key Laboratory of Preconception Health in Western China (NHFPC), Kunming, China
3Yunnan Key Laboratory of Fertility Regulation and Minority Birth Health Research of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China

Received August 2017
Accepted November 2017

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