Molecular Cloning, mRNA Expression, and Localization of the G-protein Subunit Galphaq in Sheep Testis and Epididymis

The reproductive function of G-protein subunit Galphaq (GNAQ), a member of the G protein alpha subunit family, has been extensively studied in humans and rats. However, no data is available on its status in ruminants. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the expression pattern of the GNAQ i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences. - 1998. - 29(2016), 12 vom: 23. Dez., Seite 1702-1709
1. Verfasser: Li, Zhen (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Lu, Jieli, Sun, Xiaowei, Pang, Quanhai, Zhao, Yiwen
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences
Schlagworte:Journal Article Epididymis G-protein Subunit Galphaq [GNAQ] Sheep Testis
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