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A missense mutation in PMEL17 is associated with the Silver coat color in the horse.
BMC genetics - 9 Oct 2006
Brunberg Emma, Andersson Leif, Cothran Gus, Sandberg Kaj, Mikko Sofia, Lindgren Gabriella
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Silver coat color, also called Silver dapple, in the horse is characterized by dilution of the black pigment in the hair. This phenotype shows an autosomal dominant inheritance. The effect of the mutation is most visible in the long hairs of the mane and tail, which are diluted to a mixture of white and gray hairs. Herein we describe the identification of the responsible gene and a missense...
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