Comparative transcriptome and histological analyses provide insights into the skin pigmentation in Minxian black fur sheep (Ovis aries)

Comparative transcriptome and histological analyses provide insights into the skin pigmentation in Minxian black fur sheep (Ovis aries)

Background Minxian black fur (MBF) sheep are found in the northwestern parts of China. These sheep have developed several special traits. Skin color is a phenotype subject to strong natural selection and diverse skin colors are likely a consequence of differences in gene regulation. Methods Skin str...

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Main Authors: Xiaolei Shi, Jianping Wu, Xia Lang, Cailian Wang, Yan Bai, David Greg Riley, Lishan Liu, Xiaoming Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-04-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Sheep
Skin
Pigmentation
RNA sequencing
Histology
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/11122.pdf

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