Variation in FABP4 gene associated with the morphometric traits in Albanian sheep

Anila HODA, Luan HAJNO, Lorena HYSI, Xhiliola BIXHEKU

Abstract

Fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) participates in fatty-acid transportation and variation in the gene has been reported to affect meat quality and growth traits in sheep. The aim of the study was to identify the association of variation in the intron 3 of FABP4 gene in an Albanian sheep population with morphometric traits. The analysis covered a total of 70 individuals randomly selected.  The molecular analysis detected two alleles A and G with frequencies 0.707 and 0.293 respectively and three genotypes. All morphometric traits have a significant positive correlation. The fixation index was -13.8% indicating a moderate level of outbreeding. The results indicated no significant effect of this locus on morphometric traits.

Keywords

body measurements; correlation; genetic diversity; General Linear model;

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