Article
A missense mutation (rs209302038) of KRT9 gene associated with heat stress in Chinese cattle.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Nov 2023
Yang Xueyi, Qu Kaixing, Liu Jianyong, Qi Xinglei, Li Fuqiang, Zhang Jicai, Huang Bizhi, Lei Chuzhao
Abstract excerpt
Type I keratin 9 encoded by the KRT9 gene serves an important special function either in the mature palmar and plantar skin tissue. The changes in skin conditions and thickening of the outer layer of the skin may be affected by environmental variables. A missense mutation rs209302038 (NC_037346.1: g.41782870 G > A) was detected in KRT9, which changing the isoleucine into valine. This study aimed to identify the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.