Polymorphisms of the <i>ASIP</i> gene and the haplotype are associated with fat deposition traits and fatty acid composition in Chinese Simmental steers
<p>Unlike specific expression in the skin of wild mice, the agouti signaling protein (ASIP) is expressed widely in the tissue of cattle, including adipose and muscle tissue. Hence, it has been suggested that ASIP plays a role in bovine fat metabolism. An inserted L1-BT element was recently ide...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Archives Animal Breeding |
| Online Access: | https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/62/135/2019/aab-62-135-2019.pdf |