Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2014, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (8): 34-39.

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Research Progress of Genes Related to Melanin Synthesis in Sheep

Meng Haohao1,2, Xu Ruixia1,2, Dai Rong1, Li Hui1,2, Li Liangyuan1,2, Wan Pengcheng1, Shi Guoqing1   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Xinjiang 832000;
    2. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Institute, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003
  • Revised:2013-12-09 Online:2014-08-15 Published:2014-08-01
  • Contact: 通讯作者: 代蓉,女,副研究员,研究方向:绵羊功能基因的挖掘;E-mail:dairong1@163.com,nkkxyxms@163.com
  • Supported by:

    国家高技术研究发展计划(“863计划”)项目(2011AA100307-06);国家科技支撑计划(2011BAD28B05-1)

Abstract:

As a genetic marker, coat color plays an important roles in determining cross combination,breed purity and phylogenesis. Coat color of mammals is determined by the distribution and proportion of eumelanin and pheomelanin, which produced by melanocytes. This article summarized the biological functions and the genetic variation of Tyrosinase gene(Tyr), Melanocortin 1 receptor gene(MC1R), Agouti signaling protein gene(Agouti)and Tyrosinase-related protein gene(TYRP1).

Key words: Melanin synthesis, TYR, MC1R, Agouti, TYRP1