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Expression polymorphism of κ-casein gene in Holstein cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2000

GILLES ROBITAILLE
Affiliation:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, PO Box 90, Lennoxville, Canada J1M 1Z3
DENIS PETITCLERC
Affiliation:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre, PO Box 90, Lennoxville, Canada J1M 1Z3

Abstract

Several studies have reported associations between κ-casein (κ-CN) genetic variants A and B and milk composition and properties (for review, see Ng-Kwai- Hang, 1998). For instance, genetic variant κ-CN B was associated with higher protein, casein and κ-CN contents. The objective of the present study was to demonstrate a differential expression of κ-CN genetic variants A and B at the mRNA level in mammary epithelial cells during lactation.

Type
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Copyright
Proprietors of Journal of Dairy Research 2000

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