Characterization of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein Gene, Producing a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, Lacking in Cysteine

    October 2019 in “ Genes ”
    Gong Hua, Zhou, Huitong, Wang Jiqing … Hickford, Jonathan G. H.
    Studysummary In this study, the identification of a novel KAP gene in sheep, named KRTAP36-1, was associated with increased prickle factor in wool, suggesting its potential as a genetic marker for breeding purposes.
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