Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) is an oocyte-derived factor critical to folliculogenesis.Recently,in vitro data showed that GDF9 inhibited the localization of tight junction (T J) proteins,sugg
Ribosomal proteins (RP) has been reported as a central player in the translation system,and are required for the growth and maintenance of all cell kinds.RP genes form a family of homologous proteins
Coat color is a key economic trait in wool producing species.Color development and pigmentation are controlled by complex mechanisms in animals.Here,we report the first production of an altered coat c
From the deep sequencing of alpaca skins with white and black coat color,we obtained 15 and 18 potentially novel miRNAs from the WA and BA skin libraries,respectively.Among those,a novel miRNA express
This experiment was conducted to detect existence of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor(GnRHR) in the celiac superior mesenteric ganglia(CSMG) of goats,and determine the possible influence of GnR
The mechanisms govering formation of mammalian coat color,and how effect numerous hormones,cytokines,growth factors lead to the production of different coat colors are not completely understood.The co