SNP variation in the promoter of the <it>PRKAG3</it> gene and association with meat quality traits in pig

SNP variation in the promoter of the <it>PRKAG3</it> gene and association with meat quality traits in pig

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The <it>PRKAG3</it> gene encodes the γ3 subunit of adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase (<it>AMPK</it>), a protein that plays a key role in energy metabolism in skeletal muscle. Non-synonymous sing...

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Main Authors: Ryan Marion T, Hamill Ruth M, O’Halloran Aisling M, Davey Grace C, McBryan Jean, Mullen Anne M, McGee Chris, Gispert Marina, Southwood Olwen I, Sweeney Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Promoter activity
Gene expression
Transcription factor binding site
Single nucleotide polymorphisms
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/13/66

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