[HTML][HTML] Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase: Properties, physiological roles, metabolic engineering and intentional control
Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT, EC 2.3. 1.20) catalyzes the last reaction in
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …
[HTML][HTML] Invited review: Current state of genetic improvement in dairy sheep
A Carta, S Casu, S Salaris - Journal of dairy science, 2009 - Elsevier
Dairy sheep have been farmed traditionally in the Mediterranean basin in southern Europe,
central Europe, eastern Europe, and in Near East countries. Currently, dairy sheep farming …
central Europe, eastern Europe, and in Near East countries. Currently, dairy sheep farming …
Analysis of candidate genes for growth and milk performance traits in the Egyptian Barki sheep
I Abousoliman, H Reyer, M Oster, E Muráni, M Mourad… - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The Barki sheep breed is one of the main sheep breeds in Egypt, and it is
well adapted to the harsh desert conditions in the Mediterranean zone. Growth performance …
well adapted to the harsh desert conditions in the Mediterranean zone. Growth performance …
Association of DGAT1 with cattle, buffalo, goat, and sheep milk and meat production traits
Milk fatty acids are essential for many dairy product productions, while intramuscular fat
(IMF) is associated with the quality of meat. The triacylglycerols (TAGs) are the major …
(IMF) is associated with the quality of meat. The triacylglycerols (TAGs) are the major …
A genome scan for milk production traits in dairy goats reveals two new mutations in Dgat1 reducing milk fat content
The quantity of milk and milk fat and proteins are particularly important traits in dairy
livestock. However, little is known about the regions of the genome that influence these traits …
livestock. However, little is known about the regions of the genome that influence these traits …
Novel genetic polymorphisms associated with carcass traits in grazing Texel sheep
E Armstrong, G Ciappesoni, W Iriarte, C Da Silva… - Meat science, 2018 - Elsevier
Improving meat production traits has increased its importance in sheep breeding. We report
novel associations of SNP present in genes related to lipid metabolism and growth with …
novel associations of SNP present in genes related to lipid metabolism and growth with …
Research progress of dairy sheep milk genes
R Li, Y Ma, L Jiang - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
The dairy sheep industry is an important but lacking part of the small ruminant industry. For a
sheep breeding program, in addition to wool and meat use, sheep milk can also be …
sheep breeding program, in addition to wool and meat use, sheep milk can also be …
Estimation of the associations between GH and DGAT1 genes and growth traits by using decision tree in Awassi sheep
GH and DGAT1 are candidate genes associated with growth traits in sheep breeds. This
study aims to determine the association between growth traits and GH and DGAT1 gene …
study aims to determine the association between growth traits and GH and DGAT1 gene …
Association between single nucleotide polymorphism in the ovine DGAT1 gene and carcass traits in two Iranian sheep breeds
H Mohammadi, MM Shahrebabak… - Animal …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of the study was to investigate the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at 16–
17 exon of DGAT1 gene in Lori-Bakhtiari sheep (LB) and Zel sheep (Z) breeds and provide …
17 exon of DGAT1 gene in Lori-Bakhtiari sheep (LB) and Zel sheep (Z) breeds and provide …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring polymorphisms and effects of candidate genes on milk fat quality in dairy sheep
The aim of the present study was to investigate the genetic control of the fatty acid (FA)
composition in milk from 3 breeds of sheep: Altamurana, Gentile di Puglia, and Sarda …
composition in milk from 3 breeds of sheep: Altamurana, Gentile di Puglia, and Sarda …