title: [Advance in bone morphogenetic protein-15 gene].
abstract: Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are secreted signalling molecules belonging to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) surperfamily. Up to date,more than 30 members of BMPs are identified. Bone morphogenetic protein-15 is only expressed in oocytes. Oocyte-specific BMP-15 might promote follicle growth in vivo, while preventing premature luteinization. This paper briefly discusses the progress in the research area of BMP-15 gene being as a candidate gene for litter size.
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Ministry Key Laboratory of Pig Genetics and Breeding, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
authors.forename: Zhen-Ping
authors.initials: ZP
authors.lastname: Hou
authors.forename: Si-Wen
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Jiang