Identification of Differentially Expressed GNAS and GNA11 in Sheep (Ovis Aries) Skins Associated with White and Black Coat Colors

    January 2016 in “ Acta histochemica ”
    Zhihong Yin, Xin Zhao, Zhun Wang … Quanhai Pang
    Studysummary This study found that Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins were significantly more expressed in the skin of black sheep compared to white sheep, suggesting their role in coat color regulation.
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