The Effects of <i>FGF4</i> Retrogenes on Canine Morphology
Two <i>FGF4</i> retrogenes (<i>FGF4L1</i> on chromosome 18 and <i>FGF4L2</i> on chromosome 12) have been identified to cause dwarfism across many dog breeds. Some breeds are nearly homozygous for both retrogenes (e.g., Dachshunds) and others are homozygous for jus...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/2/325 |