Title of article
Analysis of MC4R polymorphism in Italian Large White and Italian Duroc pigs: Association with carcass traits
Author/Authors
Davoli، نويسنده , , R. and Braglia، نويسنده , , S. and Valastro، نويسنده , , V. and Annarratone، نويسنده , , C. and Comella، نويسنده , , M. and Zambonelli، نويسنده , , P. and Nisi، نويسنده , , I. and Gallo، نويسنده , , M. and Buttazzoni، نويسنده , , L. Lo Russo، نويسنده , , V.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2012
Pages
6
From page
887
To page
892
Abstract
The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) gene codes for a G protein transmembrane receptor playing an important role in energy homeostasis control. In pig a single nucleotide polymorphism c.1426G>A has been identified and associated to average daily gain, feed intake and fatness traits but a lack of agreement on the effects of the gene on carcass traits in different breeds comes out from many studies. In the present study the c.1426G>A polymorphism is analysed in two Italian pig breeds, Large White and Duroc to study the association of the MC4R gene with some carcass traits. The results show that the c.1426G>A polymorphism affects daily gain, feed conversion ratio and ham weight in both breeds, lean cuts in the Italian Duroc and backfat thickness in the Italian Large White. The presence of MC4R mRNA transcript in different porcine tissues was analysed.
Keywords
Melanocortin 4 receptor gene , Italian pig breeds , mRNA level , Carcass traits
Journal title
Meat Science
Serial Year
2012
Journal title
Meat Science
Record number
1490677
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