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Integrated Analysis of mRNA Expression, CpG Island Methylation, and Polymorphisms in the MITF Gene in Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos).
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2019
Lin Ruiyi, Lin Weimin, Zhou Shiye, Chen Qiaohui, Pan Jiahua, Miao Yuanxin, Zhang Mengwen, Huang Zhongbin, Xiao Tianfang
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Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) is a key regulator for the development and function of melanocytes in skin, eye, and plumage pigmentations. Thus, the MITF was selected as a candidate gene associated with plumage coloration in ducks. This study analyzed the mRNA expression, promoter methylation, and polymorphisms in the MITF gene in ducks with different plumage colors (Putian Black, Putian...
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