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Characterization and polymorphism of keratin associated protein 1.4 gene in goats.
Gene - 15 Apr 2013
Shah R M, Ganai T A S, Sheikh F D, Shanaz S, Shabir M, Khan H M
Abstract excerpt
Keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are among the main structural components of the animal fibers and form semi-rigid matrix wherein the keratin intermediate filaments (KIFs) are embedded. Variation in the KAP genes has been reported to affect the structure of KAPs and hence fiber characteristics. As no information is available on this gene in Capra hircus therefore, present work was undertaken to characterize and...
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