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Tyrosinase mutations associated with Siamese and Burmese patterns in the domestic cat (Felis catus).
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2005
Lyons L A, Imes D L, Rah H C, Grahn R A
Abstract excerpt
The Siamese cat has a highly recognized coat colour phenotype that expresses pigment at the extremities of the body, such as the ears, tail and paws. This temperature-sensitive colouration causes a 'mask' on the face and the phenotype is commonly referred to as 'pointed'. Burmese is an allelic variant that is less temperature-sensitive, producing more pigment throughout the torso than Siamese. Tyrosinase (TYR)...
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