5 ǀ CONCLUSION

In conclusion, this study reports the molecular characterization Bioinformatics analysis and expression profile of the cpOAS1gene. Molecular description of the coding region of cpOAS1 would provide an opportunity to explore SNP markers and their association with goat reproduction potential. The prediction of structural, physicochemical, functional and immunological properties is a good indicator of expression in an heterologous system. Detection of the increased level of cpOAS1 mRNA and protein in the endometrium during pregnancy suggests its probable function in the antiviral response as well as cell proliferation, growth and differentiation during pregnancy. Nevertheless, these studies warrant further investigation to locate the OAS1 in uterine endometrium and to know the exact role of OAS1 together with other isoforms of the OAS gene in the conceptus implantation and placentation in does.