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A functional single nucleotide polymorphism in the tyrosinase gene promoter affects skin color and transcription activity in the black-boned chicken.
Poultry science - 1 Sept 2017
Yu S, Liao J, Tang M, Wang Y, Wei X, Mao L, Zeng C
Abstract excerpt
The tyrosinase (TYR) gene is the major melanogenesis-related gene for skin (fur) or plumage color in mammals and birds. Genetic variation in the promoter region of a gene may affect gene expression and phenotypes. This study compared the TYR promoter region between pooled DNA (n = 8) of chickens (Gallus gallus) with black and white skin using direct sequencing. The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) c.-2228A>T...
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