FIELD: biology.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to nucleotide sequence associated with increasing or reducing of ovulatory rate in mammalians, namely GDF-9B. Mutated GDF-9B molecule useful in modulation of ovulatory rate in female mammalians is disclosed. Also disclosed are various methods for modulation of ovulatory rate and composition for method embodiment.
EFFECT: method for inducing of sterility or reduced fertility of female mammalians.
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Dates
2006-09-20—Published
2001-05-04—Filed