Dna Markers Based on Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Leptin Gene
A. M. Saienko,
M. Y. Peka,
V. N. Balatsky
et al.
Abstract:Single-nucleotide polymorphisms within the leptin hormone gene (LEP) could potentially serve as DNA markers of productive traits in pigs. Thus, the search and development of promising LEP gene polymorphisms is one of the urgent tasks. Leptin is a protein of 167 amino acid residues and a molecular weight of 16 kDa, and the corresponding LEP gene is located on chromosome 18 in the pig genome. Leptin-mediated signaling plays a fundamental role in animal food intake and energy expenditure, thereby influencing body… Show more
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