What is it about?
Differences in gene expression from key genes may be related to phenotypes, In this study we demonstrated that the variation on the expression level of the gene MyoD1, a gene that encodes a muscle differentiation factor, is related to differences in beef tenderness in Bos indicus beef cattle.
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Why is it important?
Tenderness is the most valuable trait for beef consumer's choice. Understanding the genetic control of this trait provides the basis for developing strategies to improve tenderness. Our study points MyoD1 as a target for genetic selection or manipulation
Perspectives
This study is a point contribution to the understanding of a trait's complex genetic control, with straightforward information on the relationships between gene expression and phenotype, as well as on the interactions with other genes. Although our primary goal is to provide information for animal breeding, it also provides basic biological information that can also be usefull for other species
Luciana Regitano
Embrapa
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This page is a summary of: Variation inmyogenic differentiation 1mRNA abundance is associated with beef tenderness in Nelore cattle, Animal Genetics, March 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/age.12434.
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