Analysis of transcript and methylation levels of INSL3 and RXFP2 in undescended and descended dog testes suggested promising biomarkers associated with cryptorchidism.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.08.029
Abstract: Cryptorchidism is the most common disorder of sex development (DSD) in dogs. This malformation is associated with reduced fertility and with a higher risk of gonadal cancer. Testicular descent is a complex process, and the… read more here.
Keywords: cryptorchidism; insl3 rxfp2; rxfp2; levels insl3 ... See more keywords
Whole-genome sequences of 89 Chinese sheep suggest role of RXFP2 in the development of unique horn phenotype as response to semi-feralization
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DOI: 10.1093/gigascience/giy019
Abstract: Abstract Background Animal domestication has been extensively studied, but the process of feralization remains poorly understood. Results Here, we performed whole-genome sequencing of 99 sheep and identified a primary genetic divergence between 2 heterogeneous populations… read more here.
Keywords: feralization; whole genome; semi feral; rxfp2 ... See more keywords