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A novel SNP in NKX1-2 gene is associated with carcass traits in Dezhou donkey.
BMC genomic data - 7 Aug 2023
Wang Xinrui, Wang Tianqi, Liang Huili, Wang Liyuan, Akhtar Faheem, Shi Xiaoyuan, Ren Wei, Huang Bingjian, Kou Xiyan, Chen Yinghui, Zhan Yandong, Wang Changfa
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BACKGROUND: At present, donkey meat in the market shows an imbalance between supply and demand, and there is an urgent need to cultivate a meat-type Dezhou donkey breed. On the one hand, it can improve the imbalance in the market, and on the other hand, it can promote the rapid development of the donkey industry. This study aimed to reveal significant genetic variation in the NK1 homeobox 2 gene (NKX1-2) of...
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