Expression levels of GSTA2 and APOD genes might be associated with carotenoid coloration in golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) plumage

Expression levels of GSTA2 and APOD genes might be associated with carotenoid coloration in golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) plumage

Carotenoids, which generate yellow, orange, and red colors, are crucial pigments in avian plumage. Investigations into genes associated with carotenoidbased coloration in avian species are important; however, such research is difficult because carotenoids cannot be synthetized in vertebrates as they...

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Main Authors: Guang-Qi GAO, Li-Shuang SONG, Bin TONG, Guang-Peng LI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Press, PR China 2016-05-01
Series:Zoological Research
Subjects:
Expression
Carotenoid coloration
Candidate genes
Golden pheasant
Feather
Online Access:http://www.zoores.ac.cn/EN/abstract/abstract3719.shtml

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