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The genetic polymorphisms of melanocortin-4 receptor gene are associated with carcass quality traits in a Chinese indigenous beef cattle breed.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Oct 2020
Liu Gui Yao, Raza Sayed Haidar Abbas, Zhou Li, El-Aziz Ayman Hassan Abd, Sabek Ahmed, Shoorei Hamed, Amjadi Motahareh, Gui Lin-Sheng
Abstract excerpt
Melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) was considered as an essential modifiers in feelings intake, the regulation of metabolism and body weight. This study aimed at identifying polymorphisms in MC4R gene that might associate with carcass quality traits in Chinese indigenous beef cattle breed. qPCR analysis showed that the MC4R gene was widely expressed in various tissues, with predominantly expression levels in heart....
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