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Conformation Traits and Gaits in the Icelandic Horse are Associated with Genetic Variants in Myostatin (MSTN).

The Journal of heredity - 1 Sept 2016

François Liesbeth, Jäderkvist Fegraeus Kim, Eriksson Susanne, Andersson Lisa S, Tesfayonas Yohannes G, Viluma Agnese, Imsland Freyja, Buys Nadine, Mikko Sofia, Lindgren Gabriella, Velie Brandon D

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Many genes are known to have an influence on conformation and performance traits; however, the role of one gene, Myostatin (MSTN), has been highlighted in recent studies on horses. Myostatin acts as a repressor in the development and regulation of differentiation and proliferative growth of skeletal muscle. Several studies have examined the link between MSTN, conformation, and performance in racing breeds, but no...

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PMID: 27208149
DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esw031

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