[an error occurred while processing this directive]

HEREDITAS ›› 2005, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3): 481-486.

• 专论与综述 • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Molecular Biology of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 Gene

WU Ze-Hui1; CHU Ming-Xing2; LI Xue-Wei1   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014, China;
  • Received:2004-04-21 Revised:2005-01-04 Online:2005-06-10 Published:2005-06-10
  • Contact: CHU Ming-Xing

Abstract: Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) secreted by oocyte is essential for follicular growth and differentiation. This review introduced the structure, function and regulation of GDF9, as well as the cloning and structure, developmental expression, mapping and polymorphism of GDF9 gene. The relationship between GDF9 gene and reproductive performance was also discussed in mammals.

CLC Number: