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Candidate Gene Discovery for Dog Cryptorchidism

Authors
  • Xia Zhao (Iowa State University)
  • Kim Glenn (Iowa State University)
  • Zhiqiang Du (Iowa State University)
  • Max F. Rothschild (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Cryptorchidism is one of the most common developmental defects in purebred dogs. Single gene markers (called SNPs) are being used to investigate the associations in Siberian huskies between candidate genes (INSL3, LGR8, ESR1, HOXA10, MIS, CGRP and other positional candidates) and cryptorchidism. Findings of causative mutations in candidate genes will be useful in dog breeding programs to reduce the incidence of cryptorchidism.

Keywords: ASL R2296

How to Cite:

Zhao, X., Glenn, K., Du, Z. & Rothschild, M. F., (2008) “Candidate Gene Discovery for Dog Cryptorchidism”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 5(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-932

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Published on
01 Jan 2008
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