A first genotyping assay of French cattle breeds based on a new allele of the <it>extension </it>gene encoding the melanocortin-1 receptor (Mc1r)

A first genotyping assay of French cattle breeds based on a new allele of the <it>extension </it>gene encoding the melanocortin-1 receptor (Mc1r)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The seven transmembrane domain melanocortin-1 receptor (Mc1r) encoded by the coat color <it>extension </it>gene (<it>E</it>) plays a key role in the signaling pathway of melanin synthesis. Upon the binding of agonist (melanocortin hormone,...

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Main Authors: Julien Raymond, Levéziel Hubert, Ménissier François, Amigues Yves, Goulemot-Leger Valérie, Delourme Didier, Gallet Paul, Martin Juliette, Rouzaud François, Oulmouden Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2000-09-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Subjects:
cattle
genotyping
coat color
extension
polymorphism
Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/32/5/511

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