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A missense mutation in the agouti signaling protein gene (ASIP) is associated with the no light points coat phenotype in donkeys.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 8 Apr 2015
Abitbol Marie, Legrand Romain, Tiret Laurent
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BACKGROUND: Seven donkey breeds are recognized by the French studbook and are characterized by a black, bay or grey coat colour including light cream-to-white points (LP). Occasionally, Normand bay donkeys give birth to dark foals that lack LP and display the no light points (NLP) pattern. This pattern is more frequent and officially recognized in American miniature donkeys. The LP (or pangare) phenotype...
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