1. Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.
2. Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Center of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.
3. Center of Studies of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vila Real, Portugal.
4. Veterinary Science Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.
5. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Area, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain.