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ArticleAsian-Australasian journal of animal sciences2016

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

Zhen Li, Jieli Lu, Xiaowei Sun, Quanhai Pang, Yiwen Zhao

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Article in Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Zhen LiCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Jieli LuCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Xiaowei SunCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Quanhai PangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Yiwen ZhaoCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Shanxi Agricultural University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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 in the testis and epididymis of sheep by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The mRNA expression levels were detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR, and cellular localization of GNAQ in the testis and epididymis was examined by immunohistochemistry. Additionally, GNAQ protein was qualitatively evaluated via western blot, with the results indicating that similarities between GNAQ mRNA levels from sheep was highly conserved with those observed in

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EpididymisG-protein Subunit Galphaq [GNAQ]SheepTestis

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PMID27004818
PMCPMC5088417
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