Transcript level of the porcine ME1 gene is affected by SNP in its 3'UTR, which is also associated with subcutaneous fat thickness.

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Pork quality depends on multiple factors, including fatty acid composition in muscle and fat tissues. The ME1 gene is a strong candidate for fat accumulation, as it encodes the malic enzyme, which is required for fatty acid synthesis. We identified seven new polymorphisms in 3'UTR of the ME1 gene and moreover confirmed the presence of 4 polymorphisms detected previously. Interestingly, the studied Duroc pigs were...

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• 3' Untranslated Regions
• DNA Primers
• Malate Dehydrogenase
• Meat
• Sequence Analysis, DNA