Effects of genetic variants in the promoter region of the bovine adiponectin (ADIPOQ) gene on marbling of Hanwoo beef cattle.

Authors :: Choi Y
Davis ME
Chung H
Source :: Meat science [Meat Sci] 2015 Jul; Vol. 105, pp. 57-62. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Mar 03.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: This study aimed to verify genetic effects of the bovine adiponectin (ADIPOQ) gene on carcass traits of Hanwoo cattle. The measured carcass traits were marbling score (MAR), backfat thickness (BFT), loineye area (LEA), and carcass weight (CAW). Selection of primers was based on the bovine ADIPOQ sequence, and the analysis amplified approximately 267 and 333 bp genomic segments, including 67 bp of insertions in the promoter region. Sequencing analysis confirmed genetic variants (g.81966235C>T, g.81966377T>C, and g.81966364D>I) that showed significant effects on MAR. The present results suggest that the identified SNPs are useful genetic markers for the improvement of carcass traits in Hanwoo cattle.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Abattoirs
Adiponectin metabolism
Alleles
Animals
Animals, Inbred Strains
Body Weight
Cattle
Gene Frequency
Genetic Association Studies veterinary
Genetic Variation
Muscle, Skeletal growth & development
Republic of Korea
Adiponectin genetics
Adiposity
Food Quality
Meat analysis
Muscle, Skeletal metabolism
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
Promoter Regions, Genetic

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