Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals that PCK1 is a potential gene affecting IMF deposition in buffalo

Abstract Background In China, although buffaloes are abundant, beef is mainly obtained from cattle, and this preference is mainly attributed to the low intramuscular fat (IMF) content of buffalo. Genetic factors are an important driver that affects IMF deposition. Results To reveal the intrinsic fac...

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Main Authors: Jieping Huang, Xue Feng, Ruirui Zhu, Duo Guo, Yutong Wei, Xiaodan Cao, Yun Ma, Deshun Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-020-07120-w