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A total of 28941 ESTs were sequenced from five 5′-directed non-normalized cDNA libraries, which were assembled into 2212 contigs and 5642 singlets using CAP3. These sequences were annotated and clustered into 6857 unique genes, 2072 of which having no functional annotations were considered as novel genes. These genes were further classified into Gene Ontology categories. By comparing the expression profiles, we identified some breed-and developmental-stage-specific gene groups. These genes may be relative to reproductive performance or play important roles in milk synthesis, secretion and mammary involution. The unknown EST sequences and expression profiles at different developmental stages and breeds are very important resources for further research.
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Su, Z., Dong, X., Zhang, B. et al. Gene expression profiling in porcine mammary gland during lactation and identification of breed-and developmental-stage-specific genes. SCI CHINA SER C 49, 26–36 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11427-005-0181-0
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