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Multifunctionality and provision of ecosystem services by livestock species and breeds at global level by Leroy, G, Boettcher, P, Joly, F, Looft, C, Baumung, R

“…Beyond providing food, livestock species are linked to a wide range of uses and ecosystem services (ESs). Based on information reported by 41 countries on…”
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Transcriptome dynamics and molecular cross-talk between bovine oocyte and its companion cumulus cells by Regassa, A, Rings, F, Hoelker, M, Cinar, U, Tholen, E, Looft, C, Schellander, K, Tesfaye, D

“…The bi-directional communication between the oocyte and its companion cumulus cells (CCs) is crucial for development and functions of both cell types…”
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Bovine blastocysts with developmental competence to term share similar expression of developmentally important genes although derived from different culture environments by Ghanem, N, Salilew-Wondim, D, Gad, A, Tesfaye, D, Phatsara, C, Tholen, E, Looft, C, Schellander, K, Hoelker, M

“…This study was conducted to investigate the gene expression profile of in vivo-derived bovine embryo biopsies based on pregnancy outcomes after transferring to…”
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Expression analysis of regulatory microRNAs in bovine cumulus oocyte complex and preimplantation embryos by Abd El Naby, W S, Hagos, T H, Hossain, M M, Salilew-Wondim, D, Gad, A Y, Rings, F, Cinar, M U, Tholen, E, Looft, C, Schellander, K, Hoelker, M, Tesfaye, D

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small endogenous molecules that are involved in a diverse of cellular process. However, little is known about their abundance in bovine…”
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Increased myoendothelial feedback is associated with increased connexin37 and IK1 channel expression in mesenteric arteries of diet‐induced hyperhomocysteinemic mice by Looft‐Wilson, Robin C., Goodell, Cara R., Mutch, Christina A., Mutchler, Stephanie M., Miller, Kayla L., Guraya, Monique

“…Objective Previously, we found that diet‐induced HHcy in mice caused decreased eNOS expression and signaling in mesenteric arteries, but greatly enhanced…”
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MicroRNA-regulated molecular mechanism underlying bovine subclinical endometritis by Hailemariam, D, Ibrahim, S, Hoelker, M, Drillich, M, Heuwieser, W, Looft, C, Cinar, M U, Tholen, E, Schellander, K, Tesfaye, D

“…An impaired uterine environment triggered by the incidence of subclinical endometritis often compromises fertility in the bovine. The uterus is a dynamic organ…”
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Flow does not alter eNOS phosphoryation at Ser1179 or Thr495 in preconstricted mouse mesenteric arteries by Looft‐Wilson, Robin C., Todd, Sarah E., Berberich, Kristen M., Wolfert, Madeline R.

“…In arteries, endothelium‐dependent vasodilatory agonists and flow‐induced shear stress cause vasodilation largely by activation of the endothelial enzyme eNOS,…”
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Quantitative trait loci mapping of functional traits in the German Holstein cattle population by Kühn, Ch, Bennewitz, J, Reinsch, N, Xu, N, Thomsen, H, Looft, C, Brockmann, G A, Schwerin, M, Weimann, C, Hiendleder, S, Erhardt, G, Medjugorac, I, Förster, M, Brenig, B, Reinhardt, F, Reents, R, Russ, I, Averdunk, G, Blümel, J, Kalm, E

“…A whole-genome scan to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) for functional traits was performed in the German Holstein cattle population. For this purpose, 263…”
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Implications of genetic selection on yolk proportion on the dry matter content of eggs in a White Leghorn population by Icken, W, Looft, C, Schellander, K, Cavero, D, Blanco, A, Schmutz, M, Preisinger, R

“…1. The responses to genetic selection on yolk proportion as a technique for increasing egg dry matter content, an important criterion for the egg-product…”
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Association of PPARGC1A and CAPNS1 gene polymorphisms and expression with meat quality traits in pigs by Gandolfi, G., Cinar, M.U., Ponsuksili, S., Wimmers, K., Tesfaye, D., Looft, C., Jüngst, H., Tholen, E., Phatsara, C., Schellander, K., Davoli, R.

“…This study aimed to investigate the genes PPARGC1A (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma-coactivator 1A) and CAPNS1 (calpain small subunit 1) as…”
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Polymorphism and expression of the porcine Tenascin C gene associated with meat and carcass quality by Kayan, A., Cinar, M.U., Uddin, M.J., Phatsara, C., Wimmers, K., Ponsuksili, S., Tesfaye, D., Looft, C., Juengst, H., Tholen, E., Schellander, K.

“…The research aimed to screen for polymorphism, expression of Tenascin C ( TNC) and association with meat and carcass quality traits. Three single nucleotide…”
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Investigation into Association and Expression of PLCz and COX‐2 as Candidate Genes for Boar Sperm Quality and Fertility by Kaewmala, K, Uddin, MJ, Cinar, MU, Große‐Brinkhaus, C, Jonas, E, Tesfaye, D, Phatsara, C, Tholen, E, Looft, C, Schellander, K

“…Phospholipase C zeta (PLCz) and cyclooxygenase isoenzyme type 2 (COX‐2) are important in spermatogenesis, but their effect has not yet confirmed in pigs…”
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Investigation on Association and Expression of ESR2 as a Candidate Gene for Boar Sperm Quality and Fertility by Gunawan, A, Cinar, MU, Uddin, MJ, Kaewmala, K, Tesfaye, D, Phatsara, C, Tholen, E, Looft, C, Schellander, K

“…ESR2 is involved in oestrogen‐related apoptosis in cell cycle spermatogenesis but their effects have not yet confirmed in pig. Therefore, this study was aimed…”
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Investigation on interferon alpha-inducible protein 6 ( IFI6) gene as a candidate for meat and carcass quality in pig by Kayan, A., Uddin, M.J., Cinar, M.U., Große-Brinkhaus, C., Phatsara, C., Wimmers, K., Ponsuksili, S., Tesfaye, D., Looft, C., Juengst, H., Tholen, E., Schellander, K.

“…The aim of this research was to screen for polymorphism and to perform an association study of IFI6 with meat and carcass quality traits. A SNP (g.370A>G) was…”
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The DGAT1 K232A mutation is not solely responsible for the milk production quantitative trait locus on the bovine chromosome 14 by Bennewitz, J, Reinsch, N, Paul, S, Looft, C, Kaupe, B, Weimann, C, Erhardt, G, Thaller, G, Kühn, Ch, Schwerin, M, Thomsen, H, Reinhardt, F, Reents, R, Kalm, E

“…The gene, acyl-CoA:diacylglycerol acyltransferase1 (DGAT1), was recently identified as the one underlying the quantitative trait locus (QTL) for milk…”
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Mapping quantitative trait loci for innate immune response in the pig by Uddin, M. J., Cinar, M. U., Große-Brinkhaus, C., Tesfaye, D., Tholen, E., Juengst, H., Looft, C., Wimmers, K., Phatsara, C., Schellander, K.

“…Summary The aim of the present study was to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) for the serum levels of cytokines and Toll‐like receptors as traits related to…”
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Shear Stress Attenuates Inward Remodeling in Cultured Mouse Thoracodorsal Arteries in an eNOS-Dependent, but Not Hemodynamic Manner, and Increases Cx37 Expression by Looft-Wilson, Robin C, Billig, Janelle E, Sessa, William C

“…Arteries chronically constricted in culture remodel to smaller diameters. Conversely, elevated luminal shear stress (SS) promotes outward remodeling of…”
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Mapping of QTL for body conformation and behavior in cattle by Hiendleder, S, Thomsen, H, Reinsch, N, Bennewitz, J, Leyhe-Horn, B, Looft, C, Xu, N, Medjugorac, I, Russ, I, Kuhn, C

“…Genome scans for quantitative trait loci (QTL) in farm animals have concentrated on primary production and health traits, and information on QTL for other…”
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Connexin expression and conducted vasodilation along arteriolar endothelium in mouse skeletal muscle by Looft-Wilson, Robin C, Payne, Geoffrey W, Segal, Steven S

“…The John B. Pierce Laboratory, New Haven 06519; and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut…”
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Genetic diversity among some cattle breeds in the Alpine area by Del Bo, L, Polli, M, Longeri, M, Ceriotti, G, Looft, C, Barre-Dirie, A, Dolf, G, Zanotti, M

“…Seven autochthonous Italian cattle breeds bred in the alpine area (Aosta Black Pied, Aosta Red Pied, Aosta Chestnut, Oropa Red Pied, Grey Alpine, Rendena and…”
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