A missense mutation in FBXL3 links circadian regulation to out-of-season estrus in sheep
Yang Yang, N Zhang, Tingting Li, Haitao Wang, Xun Huang, Runlin Ma, Haoran Zhang, Xinxiao Jing, Ran Di, Qing Xia, Xiaoyun He, Xiaofei Guo, Xiaosheng Zhang, Yu Jiang, Ran Li, , Qiuyue Liu
This study identifies a missense mutation in FBXL3 linked to seasonal breeding in sheep, showing it affects circadian rhythms and estrus patterns.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintGenetics