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2016
Y. H. Zhang, Meng, J. L., Gao, Y., Zhang, J. Y., Niu, S. L., Yu, X. Z., Li, Y. B., Guan, Y. T., Sun, B. X., Zhao, Z. H., Zhang, Y. H., Meng, J. L., Gao, Y., Zhang, J. Y., Niu, S. L., Yu, X. Z., Li, Y. B., Guan, Y. T., Sun, B. X., and Zhao, Z. H., “Changes in methylation of genomic DNA from chicken immune organs in response to H5N1 influenza virus infection”, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.
Y. H. Zhang, Meng, J. L., Gao, Y., Zhang, J. Y., Niu, S. L., Yu, X. Z., Li, Y. B., Guan, Y. T., Sun, B. X., Zhao, Z. H., Zhang, Y. H., Meng, J. L., Gao, Y., Zhang, J. Y., Niu, S. L., Yu, X. Z., Li, Y. B., Guan, Y. T., Sun, B. X., and Zhao, Z. H., “Changes in methylation of genomic DNA from chicken immune organs in response to H5N1 influenza virus infection”, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.
Y. M. Li, Guo, P. C., Lu, J. Y., Bai, C. Y., Zhao, Z. H., Yan, S. Q., Li, Y. M., Guo, P. C., Lu, J. Y., Bai, C. Y., Zhao, Z. H., and Yan, S. Q., “Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers for blue fox (Alopex lagopus)”, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.
Y. M. Li, Guo, P. C., Lu, J. Y., Bai, C. Y., Zhao, Z. H., Yan, S. Q., Li, Y. M., Guo, P. C., Lu, J. Y., Bai, C. Y., Zhao, Z. H., and Yan, S. Q., “Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers for blue fox (Alopex lagopus)”, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.
H. Y. Huang, Zhao, Z. H., Li, S. F., Liang, Z., Li, C. M., and Wang, Q. B., “Pattern of GHR mRNA expression and body growth in the S2 line of sex-linked dwarf chickens”, vol. 15, no. 4, p. -, 2016.
Conflicts of interestThe authors declare no conflict of interest.ACKNOWLEDGMENTSResearch supported by the Earmarked Fund for Modern Agro-Industry Technology Research System (#CARS-42-Z06), and the Yangzhou Modern Agriculture (#YZ2015041). REFERENCESAgarwal SK, Cogburn LA, Burnside J, et al (1994). Dysfunctional growth hormone receptor in a strain of sex-linked dwarf chicken: evidence for a mutation in the intracellular domain. J. Endocrinol. 142: 427-434. http://dx.doi.org/10.1677/joe.0.1420427 Burghelle-Mayeur C, Tixier-Boichard M, Merat P, Demarne Y, et al (1989). De novo lipogenesis and lipolysis activities in normal (Dw) and dwarf (dw) White Leghorn laying hens. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. B 93: 773-779. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(89)90044-8 Burnside J, Liou SS, Cogburn LA, et al (1991). Molecular cloning of the chicken growth hormone receptor complementary deoxyribonucleic acid: mutation of the gene in sex-linked dwarf chickens. Endocrinology 128: 3183-3192. http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/endo-128-6-3183 Burnside J, Liou SS, Zhong C, Cogburn LA, et al (1992). Abnormal growth hormone receptor gene expression in the sex-linked dwarf chicken. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 88: 20-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0016-6480(92)90190-U Darmani Kuhi H, Kebreab E, Lopez S, France J, et al (2003). An evaluation of different growth functions for describing the profile of live weight with time (age) in meat and egg strains of chicken. Poult. Sci. 82: 1536-1543. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ps/82.10.1536 Guillaume J, et al (1976). The dwarfing gene dw: its effects on anatomy, physiology, nutrition, management. Its application in poultry industry. Worlds Poult. Sci. J. 32: 285-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/WPS19760009 Halevy O, Hodik V, Mett A, et al (1996). The effects of growth hormone on avian skeletal muscle satellite cell proliferation and differentiation. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 101: 43-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/gcen.1996.0006 Huang N, Cogburn LA, Agarwal SK, Marks HL, et al (1993). Overexpression of a truncated growth hormone receptor in the sex-linked dwarf chicken: evidence for a splice mutation. Mol. Endocrinol. 7: 1391-1398. Hull KL, Fraser RA, Marsh JA, Harvey S, et al (1993). Growth hormone receptor gene expression in sex-linked dwarf Leghorn chickens: evidence against a gene deletion. J. Endocrinol. 137: 91-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1677/joe.0.1370091 Hutt FB, et al (1959). Sex-linked dwarfism in the fowl. J. Hered. 50: 209-221. Knízetová H, et al (1993). Effects of the sex-linked dwarf gene (dw) on skeletal muscle cellularity in broiler chickens. Br. Poult. Sci. 34: 479-485. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00071669308417603 Leung FC, Styles WJ, Rosenblum CI, Lilburn MS, et al (1987). Diminished hepatic growth hormone receptor binding in sex-linked dwarf broiler and leghorn chickens. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 184: 234-238. http://dx.doi.org/10.3181/00379727-184-42473 Touchburn SP, Guillaume J, Leclercq B, Blum JC, et al (1980). Lipid and energy metabolism in chicks affected by dwarfism (dw) and Naked-neck (Na). Poult. Sci. 59: 2189-2197. http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps.0592189 Wu GQ, Zheng JX, Yang N, et al (2007). [Expression profiling of GH, GHR, and IGF-1 genes in sex-linked dwarf chickens]. Yi Chuan 29: 989-994. http://dx.doi.org/10.1360/yc-007-0989  
2015
L. Guo, Quan, Z. X., Zhao, Z. H., Tang, K., Ou, Y. S., and Jiang, D. M., “Effects of musk ketone on nerve recovery after spinal cord injury”, vol. 14, pp. 2958-2963, 2015.
S. Q. Yan, Li, Y. M., Bai, C. Y., Guo, P. C., Si, S., Sun, J. H., and Zhao, Z. H., “Identification of cDNA sequences and alternative splicing patterns of canine AMEL genes (AMELX and AMELY)”, vol. 14, pp. 16241-16246, 2015.
B. Yuan, Sun, G. J., Zhang, G. L., Wu, J., Xu, C., Dai, L. S., Chen, J., Yu, X. F., Zhao, Z. H., and Zhang, J. B., “Identification of target genes for adenohypophysis-prefer miR-7 and miR-375 in cattle”, vol. 14, pp. 9753-9763, 2015.
Y. M. Li, Bai, C. Y., Niu, W. P., Yu, H., Yang, R. J., Yan, S. Q., Zhang, J. Y., Zhang, M. J., and Zhao, Z. H., “Isolation and characterization of novel microsatellite markers from the sika deer (Cervus nippon) genome”, vol. 14, pp. 11524-11534, 2015.
Q. L. Bai, Liu, N., Kong, X. D., Xu, X. J., and Zhao, Z. H., “Mutation analyses and prenatal diagnosis in families of X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency caused by IL2Rγ gene novel mutation”, vol. 14, pp. 6164-6172, 2015.
X. D. Kong, Liu, N., Shi, H. R., Dong, J. M., Zhao, Z. H., Liu, J., Li-Ling, J., and Yang, Y. X., “A novel 3-base pair deletion of the CRYAA gene identified in a large Chinese pedigree featuring autosomal dominant congenital perinuclear cataract”, vol. 14, pp. 426-432, 2015.
2014
Q. L. Zhang, Li, J. P., Chen, Y., Chang, Q., Li, Y. M., Yao, J. Y., Jiang, H. Z., Zhao, Z. H., and Guo, D., “Growth and viability of Liaoning Cashmere goat hair follicles during the annual hair follicle cycle”, vol. 13, pp. 4433-4443, 2014.
X. D. Kong, Shi, H. R., Liu, N., Wu, Q. H., Xu, X. J., Zhao, Z. H., Lu, N., Li-Ling, J., and Luo, D., “Mutation analysis and prenatal diagnosis for three families affected by isolated methylmalonic aciduria”, vol. 13, pp. 8234-8240, 2014.
2013
S. Q. Yan, Li, Y. M., Bai, C. Y., Ding, X. M., Li, W. J., Hou, J. N., Zhao, Z. H., and Sun, J. H., “Development and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers for Chinese raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides procyonoides)”, vol. 12, pp. 6351-6355, 2013.
Q. L. Zhang, Li, J. P., Li, Y. M., Chang, Q., Chen, Y., Jiang, H. Z., Zhao, Z. H., and Guo, D., “Expression and localization of the vascular endothelial growth factor and changes of microvessel density during hair follicle development of Liaoning cashmere goats”, vol. 12, pp. 6424-6432, 2013.
2011
Y. Gao, Zhang, Y. H., Jiang, H., Xiao, S. Q., Wang, S., Ma, Q., Sun, G. J., Li, F. J., Deng, Q., Dai, L. S., Zhao, Z. H., Cui, X. S., Zhang, S. M., Liu, D. F., and Zhang, J. B., “Detection of differentially expressed genes in the longissimus dorsi of Northeastern Indigenous and Large White pigs”, vol. 10, pp. 779-791, 2011.
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L. S. Dai, Zhao, Y. M., Zhang, G. L., Zhao, R. F., Jiang, H., Ma, T. H., Gao, Y., Yuan, B., Xu, Y. L., Yu, W. Y., Zhao, Z. H., and Zhang, J. B., “Molecular cloning and sequence analysis of follicle-stimulating hormone beta polypeptide precursor cDNA from the bovine pituitary gland”, vol. 10, pp. 1504-1513, 2011.
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