Identification of the Mitf gene mutation causing congenital deafness and pigmentation disorders in porcupines using BSA-Seq

Abstract Worldwide, congenital deafness and pigmentation disorders impact millions with their diverse manifestations, and among these genetic conditions, mutations in the Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF: OMIM#156845) gene are notable for their profound effects on melanocyte deve...

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Main Authors: Kang Li, Chunmao Huo, Hong Long, Ketong Tang, Shibin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82975-7