V782 Animal Growth HMGA1
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The High Mobility Group AT-hook protein 1 (HMGA1) gene is involved in animal growth. The gene influences lean mass percentage, growth and back fat in several pig breeds.
The mutation to HMGA1 analysed in this test, designated as the NaeI mutation, haseen specifically associated with one or more measures of fat deposition in multiple pig breeds. This can allow producers to select for leaner or fatter pigs.
Specifications
Chromosome: 7
Gene: HMGA1
Mode of Inheritance: Multifactorial
Also known as: HMGA1
Organ: Multiple systems
Species:Pigs
Year published: 2004
Clinical Features
Results suggest that the HMGA1 locus contains one or more causative mutations for variation in fat mass in pigs by influencing adipocytic cell growth and differentiation, leading to obesity phenotypes.
Additional information
Meat quality is based on many factors. It is influenced by postmortem tenderization, which is a complex structural and functional process that depends on species, genetic background, metabolic status of the animal antemortem, the protein complement of the muscle, and environmental factors.
References
Pubmed: 15687400
