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Comparative analysis of the extreme meat color transcriptome reveals key regulatory genes and identifies potential SNPs in Leiqiong cattle.
BMC genomics - 21 May 2026
Zhang Wenhui, Chen Zongzhou, Li Xiaowen, Zhang Yanyan, Yong Yanhong, Liu Xiaoxi, Yu Zhichao, Ma Xingbing, Abd El-Aty A M, Ju Xianghong
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BACKGROUND: Leiqiong cattle, an indigenous beef breed from southern China, possess remarkable adaptability to tropical climates and demonstrate significant market potential owing to their high-quality meat. Meat color serves as a critical quality trait that strongly influences consumer preference and commercial value. Meat color in beef is primarily governed by myoglobin redox chemistry, mitochondrial activity,...
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