Dynamic Transcriptome Profile Analysis of Mechanisms Related to Melanin Deposition in Chicken Muscle Development

    September 2024 in “ Animals ”
    Gaige Ji, Ming Zhang, Xiaojun Ju … Weidong Zhao
    Studysummary In this study, researchers identified key genes such as EDNRB2, GPNMB, TRPM1, TYR, and DCT that regulate melanin deposition in the breast muscles of black-boned chickens, contributing to their unique pigmentation during embryonic development.
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