An examination of melanogenic traits and <i>TYRP1</i> polymorphism in Nanping and Romney Marsh sheep breeds
The effects of mutations of the gene for tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1) on the black muscles and coat color in Nanping black-boned sheep were investigated. Tyrosinase activity and melanin content in plasma were measured and compared in three random groups of sheep: Nanping black-boned (101...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Archives Animal Breeding |
| Online Access: | https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/61/131/2018/aab-61-131-2018.pdf |