Transcriptome profiling analysis reveals key genes of different coat color in sheep skin

Background To investigate the molecular mechanisms determining the coat color of native breed sheep in Xinjiang. Methods Bashibai sheep, Yemule white sheep and Tulufan black sheep were selected. Illumina HiSeq X Ten sequencing technology was used to detect the genes responsible for the white, light...

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Main Authors: Lidan Yao, Aodungerile Bao, Wenjuan Hong, Chenxi Hou, Zhenliang Zhang, Xiaopeng Liang, Jueken Aniwashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-11-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8077.pdf