Duplication in <i>ECR</i> near <i>HMX1</i> and a SNP in <i>GATA6</i> Genes Regulate Microtia in Awassi Sheep

Microtia and anotia are hereditary traits characterized by an underdevelopment or complete absence of the outer ear. These congenital malformations observed in many species can exist as part of various syndromes or as an isolated trait as seen in the fat-tailed Awassi sheep breed. Our study aims to...

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Main Authors: Khaleel I. Z. Jawasreh, Haitham Daif-Allah Al-Omari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/11/6/597