A missense mutation in <it>PMEL17 </it>is associated with the Silver coat color in the horse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Silver coat color, also called Silver dapple, in the horse is characterized by dilution of the black pigment in the hair. This phenotype shows an autosomal dominant inheritance. The effect of the mutation is most visible in the l...

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Main Authors: Cothran Gus, Andersson Leif, Brunberg Emma, Sandberg Kaj, Mikko Sofia, Lindgren Gabriella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/7/46