Haplotypes of three missense mutations in Melanocortin 1 receptor serve as genetic markers for black plumage in Chinese chicken

Anim Genet. 2020 Oct;51(5):842-843. doi: 10.1111/age.12975. Epub 2020 Jul 5.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Avian Proteins / genetics*
  • Avian Proteins / metabolism
  • Chickens / genetics
  • Chickens / physiology*
  • Color
  • Feathers / chemistry*
  • Genetic Markers*
  • Haplotypes
  • Mutation, Missense*
  • Pigmentation / genetics*
  • Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1 / genetics*
  • Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1 / metabolism

Substances

  • Avian Proteins
  • Genetic Markers
  • Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1