MwoI and SmaI RFLPs polymorphisms of porcine obese gene and their association with carcass and meat characteristics of heavy pigs
The obese gene encodes leptin, a 16-kDa protein involved in the regulation of fat deposition and energy consumption.<br />Backfat is one of the peculiar characteristics of Italian ham, and represents a fundamental quality factor. Therefore, the<br />obese gene can be considered as a cand...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/196 |