Molecular Cloning, mRNA Expression, and Localization of the G-protein Subunit Galphaq in Sheep Testis and Epididymis |
Li, Zhen
(College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University)
Lu, Jieli (College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University) Sun, Xiaowei (College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University) Pang, Quanhai (College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University) Zhao, Yiwen (College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University) |
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