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Spatiotemporal Expression and Haplotypes Identification of KRT84 Gene and Their Association with Wool Traits in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep.
Genes - 16 Feb 2024
Yu Xueqin, Li Shaobin, Zhou Huitong, Zhao Fangfang, Hu Jiang, Wang Jiqing, Liu Xiu, Li Mingna, Zhao Zhidong, Hao Zhiyun, Shi Bingang, Hickford Jon G H
Abstract excerpt
Keratin (K) is a major protein component of hair and is involved in hair growth and development. In this study, we analysed the expression, localization, and polymorphism of the K84 gene (KRT84) in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep using immunofluorescence, RT-qPCR, and PARMS (penta-primer amplification refractory mutation system). Haplotypes of KRT84 were also constructed and their relationship with wool traits...
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