Methods for detection of mutations in myostatin variants

Details Methods for detection of mutations in myostatin variants Methods for detection of mutations in myostatin variants

2008-06-03

2008-06-03

Kim, Young J. (Department: 1637)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C435S091100, C435S091200, C536S024300, C536S024330

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ABSTRACT:
Methods for detecting allelic variants of the myostatin (growth and differentiation factor-8) gene are provided. Specifically provided are methods of identifying subjects having or having a predisposition for increased muscle mass as compared to subjects having wild-type myostatin. Increased muscle mass is particularly desirable for identification of animals used to produce food products, including bovine, porcine, ovine, avian and piscine species.

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