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SUBMITTER: Kasimanickam RK
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5003868 | biostudies-literature | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Frontiers in veterinary science 20160830
The objective was to elucidate gene expression differences in uterus, caruncle, and cotyledon of ewes with subclinical pregnancy toxemia (SCPT) and healthy ewes, and to identify associated biological functions and pathways involved in pregnancy toxemia. On Day 136 (±1 day) post-breeding, ewes (n = 18) had body condition score (BCS; 1-5; 1, emaciated; 5, obese) assessed, and blood samples were collected for plasma glucose and β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) analyses. The ewes were euthanized, and tissue ...[more]