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Adaptive evolution of the mitochondrial ND6 gene in the domestic horse.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 26 Jan 2010
Ning T, Xiao H, Li J, Hua S, Zhang Y P
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondria play a crucial role in energy metabolism through oxidative phosphorylation. Organisms living at high altitudes are potentially influenced by oxygen deficits and cold temperatures. The severe environmental conditions can impact on metabolism and direct selection of mitochondrial DNA....
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