Methods for determining coat color genotypes in pigs

Details Methods for determining coat color genotypes in pigs Methods for determining coat color genotypes in pigs

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Sitton, Jehanne S. (Department: 1634)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C435S071100, C435S091200, C536S023100, C536S024300

Reexamination Certificate

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06849401

ABSTRACT:
Methods for determining coat color genotypes in pigs are provided. In particular, these methods are based on determining whether a mutation is/is not present at one or more exon/intron splice sites of the KIT gene. Kits for carrying out such methods are also described.

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