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Tissue-specific and functional loci analysis of CASP14 gene in the sheep horn.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Lu Xiaoning, Zhang Guoqing, Yang Hao, Shan Mingzhu, Zhang Xiaoxu, Wang Yuqin, Bai Junyan, Pan Zhangyuan
Abstract excerpt
Under the current context of intensive farming, small-horned animals are more suitable for large-scale breeding. The CASP14 gene, closely associated with skin and keratin formation, may influence horn size due to its link with skin development. This study comprehensively analyzed the tissue-specific expression of CASP14 using RNA-Seq data, identified functional sites through whole-genome sequencing (WGS), and...
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