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Genetic variants in melanogenesis proteins TYRP1 and TYR are associated with the golden rhesus macaque phenotype.
G3 (Bethesda, Md.) - 30 Sept 2023
Peterson Samuel M, Watowich Marina M, Renner Lauren M, Martin Samantha, Offenberg Emma, Lea Amanda, Montague Michael J, Higham James P, Snyder-Mackler Noah, Neuringer Martha, Ferguson Betsy
Abstract excerpt
Nonhuman primates (NHPs) are vital translational research models due to their high genetic, physiological, and anatomical homology with humans. The "golden" rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) phenotype is a naturally occurring, inherited trait with a visually distinct pigmentation pattern resulting in light blonde colored fur. Retinal imaging also reveals consistent hypopigmentation and occasional foveal hypoplasia....
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