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Association of polymorphisms in calpain 1 , ( mu / I ) large subunit , calpastatin , and cathepsin D genes with meat quality traits in double‐muscled P iemontese cattle
Author(s) -
Ribeca Cinzia,
Bonfatti Valentina,
Cecchinato Alessio,
Albera Andrea,
Maretto Fabio,
Gallo Luigi,
Carnier Paolo
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
animal genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1365-2052
pISSN - 0268-9146
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2052.2012.02370.x
Subject(s) - calpastatin , allele , single nucleotide polymorphism , biology , genotype , microbiology and biotechnology , calpain , genetics , allele frequency , gene , enzyme , biochemistry
Summary Five single‐nucleotide polymorphisms ( SNP s) located in the calpain 1 , ( mu / I ) large subunit ( CAPN1 ), calpastatin ( CAST ), and cathepsin D ( CTSD ) genes were analyzed in a large sample of Piemontese cattle. The aim of this study was to evaluate allele and genotype frequencies of these SNP s and to investigate associations of CAPN1 , CAST , and CTSD gene variants with meat quality traits. Minor allele frequencies ranged from 30 to 48%. The presence of the A allele at CAPN530 increased yellowness and drip loss. The CAST282 G allele was associated with an increased drip loss compared to the C allele, and the CAST 2959 A allele decreased redness compared to the G allele.