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Polymorphism identification in the goat KITLG gene and association analysis with litter size.
- Source :
- Animal Genetics; Feb2012, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p104-107, 4p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Summary This study reported the analysis of KIT ligand ( KITLG) gene polymorphisms in 681 goats of three breeds: Xinong Saanen (SN), Guanzhong (GZ), and Boer (BG). In addition, the study identified three allelic variants: g.769 T> C and g.817 G> T in SN and GZ breeds, and g.9760 G> C in the three goat breeds. The g.769 T> C and g.817 G> T loci were closely linked ( r<superscript>2</superscript> > 0.33). All the single nucleotide polymorphism loci were in Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium ( P < 0.05). Significant associations were found for litter size with all three loci. Therefore, these results suggest that the KITLG gene is a strong candidate gene affecting litter size in goats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02689146
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Animal Genetics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 70163729
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2052.2011.02219.x