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Short Photoperiod Reduces Oxidative Stress by Up-Regulating the Nrf2–Keap1 Signaling Pathway in Hamster Kidneys
AbstractPhotoperiod can impact seasonal reproduction as well as the expression of antioxidant enzymes and the level of oxidative stress in animals....
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Differential expression and functional analysis of circRNA in the ovaries of Yili geese at different egg-laying stages
BackgroundOvarian development is regulated by genes that are expressed dynamically and stage-specifically. Circular RNA (circRNA) has been proven to...
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Genome-wide patterns of homozygosity provide clues about the population history and adaptation of goats
BackgroundPatterns of homozygosity can be influenced by several factors, such as demography, recombination, and selection. Using the goat SNP50...
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The draft genome of the Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) with evolutionary implications
BackgroundHigh-quality genome data of birds play a significant role in the systematic study of their origin and adaptive evolution. The Temminck’s...
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Interference Competition between Wild and Domestic Ungulates at Watering Sites of Gobi Desert, Mongolia
AbstractDesertification processes in Central Asia are largely dependent on soil degradation induced by excessive livestock grazing, besides climate...
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Whey protein polymorphisms in Sudanese goat breeds
The aim of the present study was to assess genetic variation that is characteristic for Sudanese goat breeds in the milk whey protein genes ( LALBA ...
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The inconsistent regulation of HOXC13 on different keratins and the regulation mechanism on HOXC13 in cashmere goat (Capra hircus)
BackgroundDuring hair growth, cortical cells emerging from the proliferative follicle bulb rapidly undergo a differentiation program and synthesize...
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Genome-wide discovery of lincRNAs with spatiotemporal expression patterns in the skin of goat during the cashmere growth cycle
BackgroundLong intergenic noncoding RNAs (lincRNAs) have been recognized in recent years as key regulators of biological processes. However, lincRNAs...
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Establishment of dermal sheath cell line from Cashmere goat and characterizing cytokeratin 13 as its novel biomarker
ObjectiveTo establish a dermal sheath cell line, a dermal papilla cell line and a outer root sheath cell line from Cashmere goat and clarify the...
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits
BackgroundWhile rabbits are used as models in skin irritation tests, the presence of irregular patches and thickening on the dorsal skin can affect...
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Productive performance, rumen fermentation and carcass yield of goats supplemented with cascalote fruit (Caesalpinia coriaria J. Wild.)
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the supplementation with cascalote fruit ( Caesalpinia. coriaria Jacq. Willd.) on the...
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Implanting melatonin at lambing enhances lamb growth and maintains high fat content in milk
Three experiments were designed to study the effects of melatonin implantation of ewes and lambs after lambing on the growth of lambs and milk...
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Nano Copper Supplementation Increases Superoxide Dismutase and Catalase Gene Expression Profiles and Concentration of Antioxidants and Immune Variables in Sahiwal Heifers
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of inorganic and nano copper (nanoCu) supplementation on superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase...
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The Dietary Supplementation of Copper and Zinc Nanoparticles Improves Health Condition of Young Dairy Calves by Reducing the Incidence of Diarrhoea and Boosting Immune Function and Antioxidant Activity
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of nano copper (nano Cu) and nano zinc (nano Zn) supplementation on the biomarkers of immunity and...
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Whole-genome bisulfite sequencing of goat skins identifies signatures associated with hair cycling
BackgroundHair follicles (HFs), upon development, undergo repetitive cycles of growth (anagen), regression (catagen), and rest (telogen). The...
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Variation in autosomal and sex-linked genetic effects for growth traits in Markhoz goat using multivariate animal models
The present study was conducted to estimate autosomal and sex-linked genetic parameters by restricted maximum likelihood method using four different...
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Gene network analysis reveals candidate genes related with the hair follicle development in sheep
BackgroundMerino sheep are the most famous fine wool sheep in the world. They have high wool production and excellent wool quality and have attracted...
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Dust and sandstorm: ecosystem perspectives on dryland hazards in Northeast Asia: a review
BackgroundA review of the literature was carried out to study dust and sandstorm (DSS) in terms of its ecosystem processes and relationship to other...
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The Status of the Forage Utilization Industry in China
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the total annual output of agriculture, animal husbandry and their related industries has grown...
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Genetic Engineering Tools and Techniques in Livestock Production
Biotechnology is an applied branch of biology that harnesses living systems or organisms to make useful products for the benefit of mankind. Animal...