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Sae-Foo P, Triwutanon S, Rukkwamsuk T. Detection of Booroola Polymorphism of Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor 1b and Embrapa Polymorphism of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 in Sheep in Thailand. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:809. [PMID: 38473193 DOI: 10.3390/ani14050809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the appearance and frequencies of the Booroola polymorphism of the bone morphogenetic protein receptor 1b (BMPR1B) gene (FecB) and the Embrapa polymorphism of the growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) gene (FecGE) in sheep in Thailand. A total of 454 crossbred sheep blood samples were collected from four provinces in Thailand during August 2022 to July 2023. The polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method was used to identify the FecB and FecGE genotypes. The history of ewe birth types was collected from the owners to analyze the association between fecundity (Fec) genotypes and the history of birth types. The genotypic frequencies of FecB for homozygous genotype (B/B), heterozygous genotype (+/B), and wildtype (+/+) were 0.22%, 1.54%, and 98.24%, respectively. Meanwhile, the genotypic frequencies of FecGE for homozygous genotype (E/E), heterozygous genotype (+/E), and wildtype (+/+) were 0.00%, 2.42%, and 97.58%, respectively. Furthermore, three ewes exhibited both FecB and FecGE genotypes. Fisher's exact test revealed that possession of the FecB genotype was associated with multiple births (p < 0.01). Both FecB and FecGE mutations were identified in crossbred sheep in Thailand. Sheep containing FecB allele could be alternative candidates to be selected to improve the prolificacy of crossbred sheep in Thailand.
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- Poothana Sae-Foo
- Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom 73140, Thailand
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- Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom 73140, Thailand
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- Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom 73140, Thailand
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Su P, Gu Y, Wang S, Cao X, Lv X, Getachew T, Li Y, Song Z, Yuan Z, Sun W. FecB Was Associated with Litter Size and Follows Mendel's Laws of Inheritance When It Transited to Next Generation in Suhu Meat Sheep Breeding Population. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:260. [PMID: 38540319 PMCID: PMC10970568 DOI: 10.3390/genes15030260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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In order to investigate the effect of FecB on litter size and growth and development traits of Suhu meat sheep and the inheritance patterns of FecB between parents and offspring in the population. In this experiment, 2241 sheep from the Suhu meat sheep population were tested for FecB using capillary electrophoresis. We combined the lambing records of 473 ewes, the growth trait records of 881 sheep at both the birth and weaning (2-month-old) stages, and the complete genealogical records of 643 lambs to analysis the distribution of FecB in the Suhu meat sheep breeding population, its effect on litter size of ewes, growth and development of lambs, and the inheritance patterns of FecB. The results showed that there were three genotypes of FecB in the Suhu meat sheep population, namely the AA genotype, AG genotype, and GG genotype. FecB in this population has a moderate polymorphism (0.25 < PIC < 0.5), and deviates from Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium (p < 0.05). The litter size of GG genotype ewes was significantly higher than that with the AG and AA genotypes (p < 0.01). A Chi-square test showed that the inheritance patterns of FecB follows Mendel's Laws of Inheritance (p > 0.05). An association analysis of different genotypes of FecB with body weight and body size of Suhu meat sheep at birth and weaning revealed that FecB adversely affects the early growth and development of Suhu meat sheep. In summary, FecB can improve the litter size of ewes but it has negative effects on the early growth and survival rate of lambs in sheep. Therefore, FecB test results and feeding management measures should be comprehensively applied to improve the reproductive performance of ewes, the survival rate and production performance of lambs in sheep production, and thus improve the economic benefits of sheep farms.
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- Pengwei Su
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (P.S.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (X.L.); (Z.Y.)
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (P.S.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (X.L.); (Z.Y.)
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (P.S.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (X.L.); (Z.Y.)
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (P.S.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (X.L.); (Z.Y.)
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
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- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Addis Ababa 999047, Ethiopia;
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- CSIRO Agriculture and Food, 306 Carmody Rd, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4067, Australia;
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- Dongshan Animal Epidemic Prevention Station of Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215000, China;
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (P.S.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (X.L.); (Z.Y.)
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (P.S.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (X.L.); (Z.Y.)
- International Joint Research Laboratory in Universities of Jiangsu Province of China for Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
- Innovative China “Belt and Road” International Agricultural Technology Innovation Institute for Evaluation, Protection, and Improvement on Sheep Genetic Resource, Yangzhou 225009, China
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Margawati ET, Putra WPB, Rizki M, Soetrisno E, Raadsma HW. Detection of carrier Booroola (Fec B) allele in BMPR1B gene of MEGA (Merino × Garut) sheep and its association with growth traits. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2023; 21:19. [PMID: 36790660 PMCID: PMC9931984 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-023-00475-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bone morphogenetic protein receptor 1B (BMPR1B) gene is one of candidate genes for reproductive and growth traits in sheep. The present study was aimed to detect the Booroola (FecB) allele in BMPR1B gene and its association with growth traits in MEGA (Merino × Garut) sheep. A total of 82DNA samples collected from individual lamb (mixed-sex) blood were genotyped for allelic polymorphism using a PCR-RFLP method. RESULTS The PCR analysis in BMPR1B gene resulted the amplicons with size of140 bp. The RFLP analysis with AvaII restriction enzymeresultedtwo allelic types of wildtype (A/Fec+) and mutant or Booroola (G/FecB) with frequency of 0.89 and 0.11, respectively. However, the genetic diversity in BMPR1B/AvaII gene of animal studies was categorized tolow category (PIC = 0.18)and under in a genetic equilibrium (χ2 = 1.25). CONCLUSIONS Itshowed us that carrying FecB allele in the heterozygous sheep were not associated with growth traits in MEGA sheep.
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- Endang Tri Margawati
- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor, 16911, Indonesia.
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bogor, 16911 Indonesia
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- grid.443165.10000 0001 0096 1344Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu, Bengkulu, 38371 Indonesia
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- grid.443165.10000 0001 0096 1344Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu, Bengkulu, 38371 Indonesia
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- grid.1013.30000 0004 1936 834XCenter for Advanced Technologies for Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camden, NSW 2006 Australia
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Akhatayeva Z, Bi Y, He Y, Khan R, Li J, Li H, Pan C, Lan X. Survey of the relationship between polymorphisms within the BMPR1B gene and sheep reproductive traits. Anim Biotechnol 2021:1-10. [PMID: 34586970 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1979023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The BMPRIB gene is one of the main genes that can be used as a molecular genetic marker for the early selection of highly productive ewes. It is well-documented that the p.Q249R (g.746A > G) is the first mutation in the kinase domain of the BMPR1B gene that is highly related to increased ovulation rate and litter size. It is likely that the presence of the p.Q249R mutation in the sheep population is one of the factors contributing to the outstanding productivity of the sheep. Moreover, in recent years, researchers have been explored other polymorphisms in the BMPR1B gene with respect to reproductive traits in sheep. Therefore, we carried out the current study to evaluate the association between polymorphisms in this gene and sheep litter size from all appropriate studies. As a result, among 41 polymorphisms in the ovine BMPRIB gene, eight variants, including p.Q249R (g.746A > G), g.29362047T > C, g.29427689G > A, BMPR1B-2 (ss:1960972599), g.29382337G > A, g.29382340G > A, rs1092293287 (10 bp insertion/deletion) and g.29380965A > G were found to be associated with litter size in sheep. This systematic analysis presents the most current data evidence for BMPRIB polymorphisms, highlighting the need for further large-scale studies to determine more important variants.
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- Zhanerke Akhatayeva
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China.,Library of Northwest A&F University, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Livestock Management, Breeding and Genetics, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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KUMAR ARUN, KUMAR RAJIV, MISRA SS, SHARMA RC. Impact of Booroola fecundity gene introgression on sheep production: Indian perspective. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v91i5.115380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Surge of demand for meat from diverse sources in a time of decling land and other natural resources shifted the trend of producing more sheep per sheep. Prolificacy aspect in sheep can be used as an important arsenal to fulfil this objective. FecB gene mutation perhaps spread from Garole microsheep of India, has been widely used for introduction of prolificacy in monotocus sheep worldwide. The ovulation rate and litter size are two most important reproductive parameters influenced by FecB gene besides small influences on other sheep production parameters. While implementing the FecB introgression programmes precaution needs to be observed to avoid lamb mortality. The results of the experiments conducted worldwide on FecB introgression programmes suggest that high prolificacy is economically beneficial under intensive and semi-intensive management system of sheep rearing. There were variable effects of FecB genotype documented from different parts of the world. With goal oriented research efforts, the prolificacy in FecB carrier Avishaan sheep, a triple breed cross developed from Garole, Malpura and Patanwadi at ICAR-CSWRI are showing promising sheep for future. There are several challenges for using FecB gene in the future using assisted reproductive and genome editing technology. The effect of FecB gene on different sheep production parameters as reported in the literature are summarized in present work.
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Wen YL, Guo XF, Ma L, Zhang XS, Zhang JL, Zhao SG, Chu MX. The expression and mutation of BMPR1B and its association with litter size in small-tail Han sheep ( Ovis aries). Arch Anim Breed 2021; 64:211-221. [PMID: 34109270 PMCID: PMC8182661 DOI: 10.5194/aab-64-211-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Previous studies have shown that BMPR1B promotes follicular development and
ovarian granulosa cell proliferation, thereby affecting ovulation in
mammals. In this study, the expression and polymorphism of the BMPR1B gene
associated with litter size in small-tail Han (STH) sheep were determined.
The expression of BMPR1B was detected in 14 tissues of STH sheep during the follicular phase
as well as in the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis of monotocous and
polytocous STH sheep during the follicular and luteal phases using
quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Sequenom MassARRAY® single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) technology was also used
to detect the polymorphism of SNPs in seven sheep breeds. Here, BMPR1B was highly
expressed in hypothalamus, ovary, uterus, and oviduct tissue during the
follicular phase, and BMPR1B was expressed significantly more in the hypothalamus of
polytocous ewes than in monotocous ewes during both the follicular and luteal
phases (P<0.05). For genotyping, we found that genotype and allele
frequencies of three loci of the BMPR1B gene
were extremely significantly different (P<0.01) between the monotocous and polytocous groups. Association
analysis results showed that the g.29380965A>G locus had significant
negative effects on the litter size of STH sheep, and the combination of
g.29380965A>G and FecB (Fec – fecundity and B – Booroola; A746G) at the BMPR1B gene showed that the litter size
of AG–GG, AA–GG, and GG–GG genotypes was significantly higher compared with
other genotypes (P<0.05). This is the first study to find a new molecular
marker affecting litter size and to systematically analyze the expression of
BMPR1B in different fecundity and physiological periods of STH sheep.
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- Yu-Liang Wen
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Animal Sciences, Tianjin 300381, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Animal Sciences, Tianjin 300381, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Medina-Montes A, Carrillo-Gonzalez DF, Hernández-Herrea DY. Association of a genetic polymorphism in the BMPR-1B gene, and non-genetic factors with the natural prolificacy of the Colombian-haired sheep. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:206. [PMID: 33712982 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02651-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Colombian-haired sheep (OPC) is a creole breed with very good adaptation to the tropical conditions of our country. In sheep, it has been shown that the litter size (LS) is associated with ovulation rate, the number of fertilized eggs, and embryo survival. Also, LS is determined by genetic and environmental effects. In this sense, the receptor 1B of bone morphogenetic protein (BMPR-1B) has been described as a genetic factor. Therefore, the aim of the present work was to characterize and associate the SNP C864T in the BMPR-1B gene with LS in the specific OPC biotypes Ethiopian and Sudan. MATERIALS AND METHODS Reproductive history (LS, number of calving in the mother, identification of the father, conception year, and conception period) of 200 OPC sheep was assessed. Additionally, sheep were genotyped by sequencing for the SNP C864T. An association between LS, reproductive history, and C864T variation was performed using a GLM fixed-effect model. RESULTS The frequency of the T allele (0.75 ± 0.03) was higher than that of the C allele (P<0.05). The genotypic frequencies were 0.55 ± 0.06, 0.38 ± 0.04, and 0.07 ± 0.01, for TT, TC, and CC, respectively. An average value of He (0.37 ± 0.03) and HWE (P=0.97) was found. The LS found was 1.45 ± 0.15. This varied, between biotypes, with number of calving in the mother, with the father, and at the time of conception (P <0.05). CONCLUSION The LS varied between genotypes (P<0.05). The CC genotype was the most prolific (1.81 ± 0.4), followed by the heterozygous (1.45 ± 0.04) and the TT homozygous (1.09 ± 0.04). However, we did not find a variation between biotypes within the genotypes (P>0.05). In conclusion, the polymorphism target in the exon 9 of the BMPR-1B gene and non-genetic factors affected significantly the litter size in the OPC.
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- Adrian Medina-Montes
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Research group in Animal Reproduction and Genetic Improvement, University of Sucre, Sucre, Colombia
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Research group in Animal Reproduction and Genetic Improvement, University of Sucre, Sucre, Colombia.
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Research group in Animal Reproduction and Genetic Improvement, University of Sucre, Sucre, Colombia
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Kumar S, Rajput PK, Bahire SV, Jyotsana B, Kumar V, Kumar D. Differential expression of BMP/SMAD signaling and ovarian-associated genes in the granulosa cells of FecB introgressed GMM sheep. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2020; 66:185-201. [DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2019.1695977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Satish Kumar
- Animal Biotechnology Section, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
- Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Animal Biotechnology Section, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
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- Animal Biotechnology Section, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
- Animal Physiology & Bio-Chemistry Division, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
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- Animal Biotechnology Section, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
- Animal Biotechnology, ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, India
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- Animal Physiology & Bio-Chemistry Division, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
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- Animal Physiology & Bio-Chemistry Division, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Tonk, India
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Genetic Effects of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Goat GDF9 Gene on Prolificacy: True or False Positive? Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9110886. [PMID: 31683597 PMCID: PMC6912770 DOI: 10.3390/ani9110886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary As an important regulator factor, which was secreted by female oocytes, the growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) plays an essential role during the growth and differentiation of ovarian follicles. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the GDF9 gene have been found to be involved in reproductive traits in livestock, and some of these mutations have been used as the effective makers in animal molecular breeding. However, it is remarkable that the SNPs of the goat GDF9 gene have not been systematically sorted and analyzed from the reported studies, which leads to an inability to find effective loci that could be applied in improving the prolificacy of goats via the molecular breeding method. In this study, we gathered and sorted 45 SNPs of the goat GDF9 gene from all relevant studies and the National Center for Biotechnology Information Search database (NCBI), and especially analyzed and discussed the relationship between part controversial and potentially effective SNPs and the reproductive traits. The results indicated that non-synonymous SNPs A240V, Q320P, and V397I and synonymous SNPs L61L, N121N, and L141L were six “true” positive SNPs in improving goat fertility. Nevertheless, the regulation pathways and the specific mechanism of these six SNPs on goat fecundity are not clear, which still need further study in more goat breeds and a large sample size. These results provided an effective tool for follow-up research studies on the molecular genetic breeding of goats’ reproductive traits. Abstract Goat reproductive traits are complex quantitative traits controlled by polygenes and multipoint. To date, some high-fertility candidate genes in livestock have been unearthed and the growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) gene is one of them, which plays a crucial role in early folliculogenesis. According to the relevant previous studies and the National Center for Biotechnology Information Search database (NCBI), a total of 45 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been detected in the goat GDF9 gene, but which one or which ones have important effects on goat fecundity is still uncertain. Hence, in order to find effective molecular markers for goat genetic breeding and accelerate the goat improvement, this study summarized and classified the above 45 SNPs into four kinds, as well as compared and analyzed the same SNP effects and the different SNPs linkage effects on the reproductive traits in different goat breeds. Since there were many SNPs in the goat GDF9 gene, only 15 SNPs have been identified in more than 30 goat breeds worldwide and they showed different effects on the litter size. Therefore, this study mainly chose these 15 SNPs and discussed their relationship with goat productivity. Results showed that three non-synonymous SNPs A240V, Q320P, and V397I and three synonymous ones L61L, N121N, and L141L played a “true” role in the litter size trait in many goat breeds around the world. However, the regulatory mechanisms still need further research. These results provide an effective tool for follow-up research developing the goat molecular breeding strategies and improving the goat reproductive traits.
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Yue C, Bai WL, Zheng YY, Hui TY, Sun JM, Guo D, Guo SL, Wang ZY. Correlation analysis of candidate gene SNP for high-yield in Liaoning cashmere goats with litter size and cashmere performance. Anim Biotechnol 2019; 32:43-50. [PMID: 31424321 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2019.1652188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This study was designed to identify the relationship of four genes (GDF9, BMPR-IB, FecB and ESR) polymorphisms in the 3'UTR region with litter size and cashmere performance of Liaoning cashmere goats (LCG, n = 1140). The ESR C463T and T575G loci of LCG were genotyped. The results of correlation analysis showed that five effective single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) loci (C47T, C94T, C299T, C463T and T575G) were found in the four genes. The lambing number of CC and CT genotypic individuals at FecB C94T locus was significantly higher than that of TT genotypic individuals (45.7 and 46.8%, respectively); the lambing number of CC genotypic individuals at ESR C463T locus was significantly higher than that of CT, TT genotypic individuals (9 and 15%, respectively); There was a positive correlation between CC genotype at C463T locus and cashmere fineness. In this study, the relationship between FecB C94T and ESR C463T loci C alleles and lambing number in LCG was preliminarily revealed. These results further confirmed that FecB and ESR genes may be significantly correlated with high fecundity of LCG.
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- Chang Yue
- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Animal Science Research Institute of Liaoning Province, Liaoyang, P. R. China
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- Prosperous community, Changshun Town, Huade, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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Wang X, Yang Q, Wang K, Yan H, Pan C, Chen H, Liu J, Zhu H, Qu L, Lan X. Two strongly linked single nucleotide polymorphisms (Q320P and V397I) in GDF9 gene are associated with litter size in cashmere goats. Theriogenology 2018; 125:115-121. [PMID: 30414564 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) gene is an effective intra-ovarian regulator; it plays a crucial role in early folliculogenesis in female mammals. The non synonymous mutations: g.3905A > C (also known as p.Gln320Pro/Q320P) and g.4135G > A (also know as p.Val397Ile/V397I), are two well-known and controversial single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within GDF9 gene in goats with different prolificacy, and so far, there were no studies on linkage between Q320P and V397I. Therefore, the aim of this work was to study whether Q320P and V397I mutations have a significant effect on litter size, in Shaanbei white cashmere goats (SBWC, n = 1511), and to explore the specific relationship between these two SNPs. The results showed that both of Q320P and V397I mutations exhibited three genotypes; the minor allele frequencies (MAF) of the SNPs were 0.286 and 0.477, respectively; and these two SNPs were in strong linkage disequilibrium (D' = 0.976, r2 = 0.348) in the studied goats. Moreover, association analyses revealed that Q320P was significantly associated with the first-born litter size in goats irrespective of the sample size (n = 1511; P = 0.008), while V397I significantly affected litter size until the sample size crossed 1300 (P = 0.015). Meanwhile, the diplotypes PP-II and QP-VI were observed to have a superior effect on litter size (P = 3.78 × 10-5) to that of the haplotypes (P = 1.12 × 10-7). Thus, the findings led us to assume that Q320P mutation was the major SNP affecting goat litter size. These findings can provide useful DNA markers for selecting superior individuals in marker-assisted selection (MAS) for breeding in relation to fecundity in goats.
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- Xinyu Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China; Shaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China; Life Science Research Center, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China; Life Science Research Center, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China; Life Science Research Center, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China; Life Science Research Center, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China.
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Molecular Cloning of the B4GALNT2 Gene and Its Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Association with Litter Size in Small Tail Han Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2018; 8:ani8100160. [PMID: 30241280 PMCID: PMC6210199 DOI: 10.3390/ani8100160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In French Lacaune sheep, the B4GALNT2 (beta-1, 4-N-acetyl-galactosaminyl transferase 2) gene was considered as the potential gene for a FecL (mutation), which regulates the ovine ovulation rate. Three specific mutation sites linked with the FecL mutation have not been previously found in 11 sheep breeds. However, two mutations of g.36946470C > T and g.36933082C > T in the exon of B4GALNT2 were found to have had a significant effect on the litter size in the first parity for Small Tail Han (STH) Sheep (p < 0.05). B4GALNT2, which is mainly expressed in ovine ovary, also plays an important role in sheep reproduction. Furthermore, we discovered two transcription start sites (TSS) of B4GALNT2 in its 5′-flanking region in ovine granule cells in vitro. Abstract A new fecundity gene named the FecL (mutation), which regulates the ovulation rate, was discovered in French Lacaune sheep. The B4GALNT2 (beta-1, 4-N-acetyl-galactosaminyl transferase 2) gene was considered as the potential FecL mutation gene. This study explores whether the effect of the FecL mutation exists in other sheep breeds, and the features of the B4GALNT2 gene in terms of the molecular structure and its expression profile. Using Sanger sequencing, we found that high and low fecundity breeds from among 11 measured sheep breeds all had no variation in the three specific mutation sites, which were linked with the FecL mutation. However, two mutations of g.36946470C > T and g.36933082C > T in the exon of B4GALNT2 had a significant effect on litter size in the first parity for Small Tail Han (STH) Sheep (p < 0.05). Two transcription start sites (TSS) of B4GALNT2 in its 5′-flanking region were discovered in ovine granule cells in vitro, through the RACE (Rapid amplification of cDNA ends) method. Except for in the kidney and oviduct, no significant difference in expression levels had been found between STH sheep and Tan sheep breeds. The B4GALNT2 gene, as a candidate for FecL, may have a relationship with the differences in litter size in STH sheep. B4GALNT2 is mainly expressed in the ovine ovary, which also suggests that B4GALNT2 plays an important role in sheep reproduction.
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Lassoued N, Benkhlil Z, Woloszyn F, Rejeb A, Aouina M, Rekik M, Fabre S, Bedhiaf-Romdhani S. FecX Bar a Novel BMP15 mutation responsible for prolificacy and female sterility in Tunisian Barbarine Sheep. BMC Genet 2017; 18:43. [PMID: 28506298 PMCID: PMC5433003 DOI: 10.1186/s12863-017-0510-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Naturally occurring mutations in growth and differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) or bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) genes are associated with increased ovulation rate (OR) and litter size (LS) but also sterility. Observing the Tunisian Barbarine ewes of the “W” flock selected for improved prolificacy, we found prolific and infertile ewes with streaky ovaries. Blood genomic DNA was extracted from a subset of low-ovulating, prolific and infertile ewes of the “W” flock, and the entire coding sequences of GDF9 and BMP15 were sequenced. Results We evidenced a novel polymorphism in the exon 1 of the BMP15 gene associated with increased prolificacy and sterility. This novel mutation called FecXBar is a composite polymorphism associating a single nucleotide substitution (c.301G > T), a 3 bp deletion (c.302_304delCTA) and a C insertion (c.310insC) in the ovine BMP15 cDNA leading to a frame shift at protein position 101. Calculated in the “W” flock, the FecXBar allele increased OR by 0.7 ova and LS by 0.3 lambs (p = 0.08). As for already identified mutations, homozygous females carrying FecXBar exhibited streaky ovaries with a blockade at the primary stage of folliculogenesis as shown by histochemistry. Conclusions Our investigation demonstrates a new mutation in the BMP15 gene providing a valuable genetic tool to control fecundity in Tunisian Barbarine, usable for diffusion program into conventional flocks looking for prolificacy improvement.
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- Narjess Lassoued
- Laboratoire des Productions Animales et Fourragères, INRA-Tunisie, Université de Carthage, El Menzah, 1004, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Productions Animales et Fourragères, INRA-Tunisie, Université de Carthage, El Menzah, 1004, Tunis, Tunisia
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, INP-ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- Ecole Nationale de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de la Manouba, 2020, Sidi Thabet, Tunisia
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- Ecole Nationale de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de la Manouba, 2020, Sidi Thabet, Tunisia
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- International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), P.O. Box, 950764, Amman, 11195, Jordan
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, INP-ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- Laboratoire des Productions Animales et Fourragères, INRA-Tunisie, Université de Carthage, El Menzah, 1004, Tunis, Tunisia.
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Ahlawat S, Sharma R, Roy M, Mandakmale S, Prakash V, Tantia MS. Genotyping of Novel SNPs in BMPR1B, BMP15, and GDF9 Genes for Association with Prolificacy in Seven Indian Goat Breeds. Anim Biotechnol 2016; 27:199-207. [DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2016.1167706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Sonika Ahlawat
- National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India
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- Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, India
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- National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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Ahlawat S, Sharma R, Roy M, Tantia MS, Prakash V. Association analysis of novel SNPs in BMPR1B, BMP15 and GDF9 genes with reproductive traits in Black Bengal goats. Small Rumin Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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