Smad9 is a key player of follicular selection in goose via keeping the balance of LHR transcription
Daolun Yu, Fanghui Chen, Li Zhang, Hejian Wang, Jie Chen, Zongmeng Zhang, Jie Li, Chaofeng Xing, Honglin Li, Jun Li, Yafei Cai
The paper investigates Smad9's role in goose follicular selection by showing it regulates LHR transcription, affecting egg production and hormone levels.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2017 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology