Integrated Analysis of mRNA Expression, CpG Island Methylation, and Polymorphisms in the MITF Gene in Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos)

Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) is a key regulator for the development and function of melanocytes in skin, eye, and plumage pigmentations. Thus, the MITF was selected as a candidate gene associated with plumage coloration in ducks. This study analyzed the mRNA expression, prom...

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Main Authors: Ruiyi Lin, Weimin Lin, Shiye Zhou, Qiaohui Chen, Jiahua Pan, Yuanxin Miao, Mengwen Zhang, Zhongbin Huang, Tianfang Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8512467