中国地方绵羊群体TYRP1基因遗传变异研究

本研究旨在了解酪氨酸酶相关蛋白1（tyrosinase related protein 1，TYRP1）基因在中国地方绵羊群体内的遗传变异，以及TYRP1基因突变与不同毛色表型绵羊群体的相关性。通过直接测序法和PCR-RFLP技术对10个中国地方绵羊群体进行单核苷酸多态性（SNP）检测，利用Beagle、PLINK和POPGENE等软件对突变位点数据进行单倍型构建、连锁不平衡分析和遗传变异研究。突变位点检测结果表明，在绵羊TYRP1基因内识别了13个SNPs，其中位于TYRP1基因外显子上的10个SNPs位点，除个别位点在大尾寒羊、中国美利奴羊和岷县黑裘皮羊中没有发生突变外，其他突变位点在所有绵羊品种中均出现不同程度变异，说明中国地方绵羊群体具有较高的遗传多样性。单倍型分析结果表明，所有样本中共有42个单倍型，优势单倍型0000000000（245/918）、0100000001（91/918）在所有绵羊群体中均存在，除单倍型0101100000（93/918）在中国美利奴羊中没有出现，单倍型0001000001（69/918）在岷县黑裘皮羊、哈萨克羊群体中没有出现外，在其他群体中均存在。连锁分析结果表明，10个SNPs在所有样本中均存在2个连锁模块。群体遗传变异分析表明，中国地方绵羊群体具有较高水平的群体内遗传变异，各绵羊品种间存在明显的遗传分化模式，且各品种遗传关系与其品种传统分类结果基本一致。本研究为进一步研究TYRP1基因对绵羊毛色遗传性状的影响提供了参考依据。     

Whole-genome re-sequencing association study on yearling wool traits in Chinese fine-wool sheep

To investigate single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) loci associated with yearling wool traits of fine-wool sheep for optimizing marker-assisted selection and dissection of the genetic architecture of wool traits, we conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) based on the fixed and random model circulating probability unification (FarmCPU) for yearling staple length (YSL), yearling mean fiber diameter (YFD), yearling greasy fleece weight (YGFW), and yearling clean fleece rate (YCFR) by using the whole-genome re-sequenced data (totaling 577 sheep) from the following four fine-wool sheep breeds in China: Alpine Merino sheep (AMS), Chinese Merino sheep (CMS), Qinghai fine-wool sheep (QHS), and Aohan fine-wool sheep (AHS). A total of 16 SNPs were detected above the genome-wise significant threshold (P = 5.45E-09), and 79 SNPs were located above the suggestive significance threshold (P = 5.00E-07) from the GWAS results. For YFD and YGFW traits, 7 and 9 SNPs reached the genome-wise significance thresholds, whereas 10 and 12 SNPs reached the suggestive significance threshold, respectively. For YSL and YCFR traits, none of the SNPs reached the genome-wise significance thresholds, whereas 57 SNPs exceeded the suggestive significance threshold. We recorded 14 genes located at the region of ±50-kb near the genome-wise significant SNPs and 59 genes located at the region of ±50-kb near the suggestive significant SNPs. Meanwhile, we used the Average Information Restricted Maximum likelihood algorithm (AI-REML) in the “HIBLUP” package to estimate the heritability and variance components of the four desired yearling wool traits. The estimated heritability values (h²) of YSL, YFD, YGFW, and YCFR were 0.6208, 0.7460, 0.6758, and 0.5559, respectively. We noted that the genetic parameters in this study can be used for fine-wool sheep breeding. The newly detected significant SNPs and the newly identified candidate genes in this study would enhance our understanding of yearling wool formation, and significant SNPs can be applied to genome selection in fine-wool sheep breeding.     

Assessment of Genetic Variability in the Coding Sequence of Melatonin Receptor Gene (MTNR1A) in Tropical Arid Sheep Breeds of India

Seasonal behaviour in sheep, which varies in tropical and temperate environmental conditions, is a matter of study, because it can provide a clue to address the problem of seasonality in sheep. Melatonin receptor is the membrane‐bound G‐coupled receptor, sensing the message of photoperiodic cues thorough melatonin. Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) studies were carried out to assess the variability of gene at G612A and C606T SNPs in MTNR1A gene, which have been studied to be markers for out‐of‐season breeding. Allelic frequency distribution corresponded to higher frequency of GG and CC genotype, in tropical arid sheep breed in comparison with temperate region sheep breed. PCR amplification of MTNR1A gene of 30 animals was performed and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) identification was carried out using Lasergene software. Seven SNPs/mutations were identified, but most of them were synonymous, except the one G706A, leading to substitution of valine by isoleucine. Polyphen‐2 analysis of G706A mutation revealed that it is a benign mutation. Two important SNPs C426T and G555A, which were identified in temperate sheep breeds, could not be traced in Magra and Marwari breeds of sheep. Thus, the Magra and Marwari breeds of tropical, arid region demonstrated the presence of both polymorphic SNPs markers G612A and C606T, associated with out‐of‐season breeding. GG and CC genotypes were having a higher prevalence in the studied population.     

Identification of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in 5' end and exons of the PRKAG3 gene in Hubbard White broiler, Leghorn layer, and three Chinese indigenous chicken breeds

5′‐AMP‐activated protein kinase plays an important role in regulating the level of ATP in the presence of metabolic stress. Previous studies revealed that polymorphisms in 5′‐AMP‐activated protein kinase gamma 3 subunit (PRKAG3) gene are associated with meat quality in pigs. In the present study, single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the 5′‐end and exons of chicken PRKAG3 gene were identified with the method of single‐strand conformation polymorphism in Hubbard ISA White broiler, Leghorn layer, and three Chinese indigenous chicken breeds, Tibet Chicken, Shouguang Chicken and Beijing Yellow Chicken. Two SNPs in the 5′‐end of the gene and 10 SNPs in exons 3, 4, 9 and 11, of which three caused amino acid substitutions, were identified in the PRKAG3 gene of the five chicken breeds. The results will facilitate further study on the association between the mutations of PRKAG3 and chicken meat quality.     

Genetic variations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in dogs with mammary tumours

Mammary tumours are the most common tumour type in female dogs. The formation of the mammary tumours is multifactorial but the high incidence of tumour disease in certain canine breeds suggests a strong genetic component. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most important genes significantly associated with mammary tumours. The aim of this study was to determine the association between the variations of these two genes and canine mammary tumours. 5′-untranslated region, intron 8 and exon 9 of BRCA1 and exons 12, 24, 27 of BRCA2 were sequenced in order to detect the genetic variations. In addition to six previously identified polymorphisms, six novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected. Five of the coding SNPs were synonymous and three of them were non-synonymous. The comparison of the sequences from 25 mammary tumour bearing and 10 tumour free dogs suggested that the two SNPs in intron 8 and exon 9 of BRCA1 and two SNPs in exon 24 and exon 27 of BRCA2, which are firstly identified in this study, might be associated with mammary tumour development in dogs. Especially one SNP in exon 9 of BRCA1 and one SNP in exon 24 of BRCA2 were found to be significantly associated with canine mammary tumours.     

Characteristic features of porcine endogenous retroviruses in Vietnamese native pigs

We aimed to clarify the genomic characteristics of porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs) in Vietnamese native pig (VnP) breeds. First, we investigated genetic polymorphisms in β‐ and γ‐like PERVs, and we then measured the copy numbers of infectious γ‐like PERVs (PERV‐A, B, and C). We purified genomic DNA from 15 VnP breeds from 12 regions all over the country and three Western pig breeds as controls, and investigated genetic polymorphisms in all known PERVs, including the beta (β)1–4 and gamma (γ)1–5 groups. PERVs of β1, β2, β3, and γ4 were highly polymorphic with VnP‐specific haplotypes. We did not identify genetic polymorphisms in β4, γ1, or γ2 PERVs. We then applied a real‐time polymerase chain reaction–based method to estimate copy numbers of the gag, pol, and env genes of γ1 PERVs (defined as A, B, and C). VnP breeds showed significantly lower copy number of the PERV genes compared with the Western pig breeds (on average, 16.2 and 35.7 copies, respectively, p < .05). Two VnP breeds showed significantly higher copy number compared with the other VnPs (p < .05). Our results elucidated that VnPs have specific haplotypes and a low copy number of PERV genes.     

History and selection imprinting on genetic relationships among bovine breeds analyzed trough five genes related with marbling

Many candidate genes have been suggested as responsible for marbling in beef cattle, for instance diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1, thyroglobulin, growth hormone, leptin and stearoyl CoA desaturase. The objective of the present work was to evaluate the polymorphisms of five SNPs of these candidate genes in 389 animals of 18 Bos Taurus and Bos indicus breeds. The obtained results were compared with ones previously obtained with STRs and loci related to milk production in these populations. Moreover we analyzed whether the phylogenies reconstructed using SNPs associated with marbling resulted in the known tree topology. The tree constructed with UPGMA, using genetic distance D_A, exhibit a topology partially consistent with the historical origin of breeds. The result observed in the Correspondence Analysis coincided with the topology of the UPGMA tree. This work allowed us to evaluate the five SNPs genetic diversity and to demonstrate that the grouping of the breeds may be the result of its history, selection process, or both at once.     

Allele distributions of two novel SNPs within the sheep Cyp19 gene

Oestrogen is an important regulator of reproduction and growth. The key enzyme of oestrogen biosynthesis, aromatase cytochrome P450, is encoded by the Cyp19 gene. In order to generate genetic markers for the sheep Cyp19 gene, two novel single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), one located in promoter 2 (P2), the other one in intron 9 (I9), were identified by a comparative sequencing approach. The allele distributions of both SNPs were investigated by means of Polymerase chain reaction‐restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis (PCR‐RFLP) in five economically relevant sheep breeds (British Milk Sheep, Carranzana, Latxa Black Face, Latxa White Face, Merino) and three ancient Hungarian breeds kept as gene reserves (Cikta, Racka, Tsigai). In British Milk Sheep, only the intronic SNP was present whereas in Merino, Cikta, Racka, Tsigai, Carranzana, Latxa Black Face and Latxa White Face, both SNPs could be found. This indicates that the newly identified SNPs can be used as markers for the Cyp19 locus in various sheep breeds.     

牛STAT1基因启动子区多态性研究

 为筛选STAT1基因启动子区SNP及研究其对启动子功能元件的影响。选择品种差异较大的贵州荷斯坦奶牛和务川黑牛构建不同DNA池,直接测序筛选SNP位点。结果表明：STAT1基因5&;apos;调控区及第1外显子存在3个SNPs位点,分别为：T-537G、T-508A、C+10T。生物信息学软件预测得到STAT1基因核心启动子区和转录因子结合位点,SNP位点导致1个转录因子结合位点消失,而产生10个新的转录因子结合位点。CpG岛范围未受到突变位点影响,但STAT1基因RNA二级结构在突变后显著改变。研究结果为进一步确定STAT1启动子功能奠定试验基础。     

Breed Differences in Dopamine Receptor D4 Gene (DRD4) in Horses

Genetic polymorphisms in genes related to neurotransmitters or hormones affect personality or behavioral traits in many animal species including humans. In domestic animals, the allele frequency of such genes has been reported to be different among breeds and it may account for breed differences in behavior. In this study, we investigated breed differences in horses in the dopamine receptor D4 gene (DRD4), which has been reported to affect horse personality. We collected samples from seven horse breeds including those native to Japan and Korea, and compared the sequence of the DRD4 exon3 region among these breeds. We found that there were two types of polymorphisms (VNTR and SNPs) in the exon3 region, and some of them seemed to be breed-specific. In addition, we found that the allele frequency of G292A, reported to be associated with horse personality, differed greatly between native Japanese horses and Thoroughbred horses. The frequency of the A allele which is associated with low curiosity and high vigilance, was much lower in native Japanese horses (Hokkaido, 0.03; Taishu, 0.08) than in Thoroughbreds (0.62). This difference may account for breed differences in personality or behavioral traits. Further studies of the function of these polymorphisms and their effect on behavior are indicated.     

甘南藏系绵羊DGAT1基因16-17外显子多态性分析

本研究旨在探讨甘南藏系绵羊(欧拉羊、甘加羊和乔科羊)及滩羊DGAT1基因16-17外显子多态性,为开展藏系绵羊遗传分化、藏系绵羊与其他绵羊的亲缘关系、藏系绵羊DGAT1基因与肉质性状关联等方面的研究提供参考.采用PCR-RFLP方法,检测501只绵羊DGAT1基因16-17外显子SNP,并对主要遗传参数进行统计学分析.结果表明:①藏系绵羊DGAT1基因16-17外显子均具有Alu Ⅰ酶切多态性,存在TT、TC、CC 3种基因型,其中CC基因型频率最高,为优势基因型;C等位基因频率高于T等位基因频率,为优势等位基因.②欧拉羊在DGAT1基因16-17外显子处于Hardy-Weinberg平衡状态(P＞0.05),而甘加羊、乔科羊在DGAT1基因16-17外显子处于Hardy-Weinberg不平衡状态(0.01＜P＜0.05).③独立性检验结果表明:各藏系绵羊间基因型分布差异不显著(P＞0.05),而滩羊与乔科羊之间差异极显著(P＜0.01),滩羊与欧拉羊、滩羊与甘加羊之间差异显著(0.01＜P＜0.05).④藏系绵羊在DGAT1基因16-17外显子Alu Ⅰ酶切位点均表现为中度多态.结果提示:在DGAT1基因16-17外显子Alu Ⅰ酶切位点上藏系绵羊之间基因型分布差异不显著(P＞0.05),而滩羊和藏系绵羊差异显著(0.01＜P＜0.05)、亲缘关系较远.     

绵羊生物钟基因Cry多态性与产羔数的关联分析

为探究绵羊Cry1基因g.175355119T>C、g.175357583C>T位点与Cry2基因g.74126865C>T位点多态性与绵羊产羔数之间的关系,本实验利用全基因组重测序结合Sequenom MassARRAY?SNP技术对常年发情绵羊品种(小尾寒羊、湖羊和策勒黑羊)和季节性发情绵羊品种(滩羊、苏尼特羊和草原型藏羊)Cry1基因与Cry2基因共3个多态位点多态性进行检测,并与小尾寒羊产羔数进行关联分析。结果表明:Cry1基因g.175355119T>C位点存在CC、CT和TT 3种基因型,g.175357583C>T位点存在TT、TC和CC 3种基因型;Cry2基因g.74126865C>T位点存在CC、CT和TT 3种基因型。群体遗传学分析表明,Cry1基因g.175355119T>C位点与Cry2基因g.74126865C>T位点的基因型频率和等位基因频率在2种发情模式绵羊品种间的差异均达到极显著水平。在6个绵羊品种中,Cry1基因g.175355119T>C位点与g.175357583C>T位点均表现为中度多态(0.25T位点均表现为低度多态(PIC<0.25)。卡方适合性检验表明,Cry1基因g.175355119T>C位点在6个绵羊品种中均处于哈代温伯格平衡状态(P>0.05),g.175357583C>T位点在苏尼特羊中处于哈代温伯格不平衡状态(P<0.05),Cry2基因g.74126865C>T位点在滩羊和草原型藏羊中处于哈代温伯格不平衡状态(P<0.05)。关联分析表明,3个多态位点与小尾寒羊第1、第2以及第3胎产羔数均无显著关联(P>0.05)。综上,Cry1基因g.175355119T>C、g.175357583C>T位点与Cry2基因g.74126865C>T位点均不适用于小尾寒羊产羔数选育。     

Effect of Polymorphisms in Four Candidate Genes for Fertility on Litter Size in a German Pig Line

We carried out an SNP discovery project in pigs for candidate genes playing potentially important roles in embryonic development. Using eight pigs one each from eight breeds (Meishan, Mangalitza, Duroc, Pietrain, German Landrace, Hampshire, Husum Red Pied, German Large White), 36 SNPs were identified in intronic sequences of 21 porcine candidate genes based on sequencing of PCR products. The primer pairs were designed using porcine EST sequences allowing amplification of introns. These SNPs were tested for their association with the number of piglets born alive in German Large White sows using a discordant approach. Significant effects (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively) of intronic SNPs on litter size were found for four genes: mitogen‐activated protein kinase kinase kinase 3 (MAP3K3), vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (KDR), erbb2 interacting protein (ERBB2IP) and peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor delta (PPARD). These SNPs can be further tested in upcoming association studies for their influence on litter size in different breeds using larger sample sizes.     

Polymorphisms of Lpin2 Gene and Its Association with Tail Type and Slaughter Traits in Sheep

This study was aimed to explore the effects of genetic variations of Lpin2 gene on tail type and slaughter traits in sheep. Two breeds of fat-tailed sheep such as Guangling Large Tailed sheep and Small Tailed Han sheep were chosen to identify the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 5' non-coding region of Lpin2 gene by using direct DNA sequencing, and the associations between SNPs and tail type and slaughter traits were analyzed. The results showed that three novel SNPs were found in 5' non-coding region about 1 200 bp upstream sequence from start codon ATG in Lpin2 gene, namely NC_019480.2: g.－663 dup ATT (SNP1), g.－388 T > C (SNP2) and g.－330 T > G (SNP3), sequencing data revealed that the trinucleotide ATT repeat expansion at SNP1 was cope number variation (CNV) of short tandem repeats (STR), the mutation frequency was significant higher in Guangling Large Tailed sheep than that in Small Tailed Han sheep (P<0.05), and caused the significant decreasing in carcass weight and dressing percentage in Guangling Large Tailed sheep (P<0.05), however this variation exhibited non-significant effects on the slaughter traits in Small Tailed Han sheep (P>0.05). SNP2 and SNP3 could be constructed into a haplotype block while the haplotypes didn't significantly affect the examined traits in two sheep breeds. This finding would provide references for marker assisted selection of the sheep meat quality traits.     

Association of SNPs in exon 2 of the MHC B-F gene with immune traits in two distinct chicken populations: Chinese Beijing-You and White Leghorn

Abstract

Antibody titers raised for vaccinations against avian influenza (AI) and Newcastle disease (ND) were higher in Chinese Beijing-You (BJY) than in White Leghorn (WL) (P<0.001), but there was no breed difference in titers for sheep red blood cells (SRBC). Genotyping by PCR-SSCP identified seven haplotypes in WL and 17 in BJY. After sequencing PCR products (35 and 85, respectively), 43 (WL) and 47 (BJY) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were found in the 264 bp of exon 2. In WL chickens, significant associations were found with antibody responses to AI (two SNPs), ND (six SNPs), and SRBC (one SNP), while in BJY there was association with responses to ND (two SNPs) and SRBC (two SNPs), but none with AI. These results indicate that the genomic region bearing exon 2 of the major histocompatibility complex B-F gene has significant effects on antibody responses to SRBC and vaccination against AI and ND. Different SNPs affected antibody titers for each of the antigens and they differed between these very distinct breeds.     

绵羊Lpin2基因多态性及其与尾型和屠宰性状的关联分析

试验旨在研究Lpin2基因遗传变异对绵羊尾型和屠宰性状的影响。以两品种脂尾型绵羊广灵大尾羊和小尾寒羊为研究对象,采用DNA直接测序法检测Lpin2基因5'非编码区部分序列的单核苷酸多态性（SNPs）,并分析其与尾型及屠宰性状的关联性。结果发现,Lpin2基因5'非编码区起始密码子上游约1 200 bp的DNA序列中存在3个SNPs,即NC_019480.2:g.－663 dup ATT（SNP1）、g.－388 T > C（SNP2）和g.－330 T > G（SNP3）,其中SNP1为三核苷酸ATT重复扩展短串联重复序列（STR）的拷贝数变异（CNV）,在广灵大尾羊中的突变频率显著高于小尾寒羊（P<0.05）,显著降低了广灵大尾羊的胴体重与屠宰率（P<0.05）,对小尾寒羊的屠宰性状无显著影响（P>0.05）。SNP2和SNP3构成单倍型块,形成的单倍型对各性状无显著影响（P>0.05）。试验结果可为绵羊肉质性状的标记辅助选择提供参考依据。     

牛α-乳清蛋白基因5'调控区多态性研究

试验选择品种差异较大的贵州荷斯坦奶牛和务川黑牛构建不同DNA池,设计1对引物分别扩增2个牛种α-乳清蛋白(alpha-lactalbumin, LALBA)基因5'调控区及第1外显子部分序列总长1126 bp。结果表明,LALBA基因5'调控区存在5个SNPs位点:T-114C、C-166T、A-225C、C-344T、T-778C,T-114C仅在务川黑牛表现多态性。生物信息学软件预测LALBA基因核心启动子区及转录因子结合位点,SNP位点导致11个转录因子结合位点消失,其中1个位于核心启动子区,产生5个新的转录因子结合位点。突变前后RNA二级结构发生明显改变,目标序列未发现CpG岛。     

绵羊MKRN3基因多态性与产羔数的关联分析

本实验旨在探究绵羊MKRN3基因g.275981C>T与g.276999C>T位点多态性与绵羊产羔数之间的关系,以期为绵羊高繁殖力分子育种提供新的遗传标记。利用全基因组重测序结合Sequenom MassARRAY~?SNP技术对常年发情绵羊品种(小尾寒羊、策勒黑羊和湖羊)和季节性发情绵羊品种(滩羊、苏尼特羊和草原型藏羊)MKRN3基因2个多态位点多态性进行检测,并与小尾寒羊产羔数进行关联分析。结果表明:MKRN3基因g.275981C>T位点与g.276999C>T位点均存在3种基因型;g.276999C>T位点基因型频率和等位基因频率在2种发情模式绵羊品种间差异均达到极显著水平(P<0.01);g.275981C>T位点在6个绵羊品种中均表现为低度多态(PIC<0.25),g.276999C>T位点在6个绵羊品种中均表现为中度多态(0.25T位点在苏尼特羊和策勒黑羊中均处于哈代温伯格平衡状态(P>0.05),g.276999C>T位点在6个绵羊品种中均处于哈代温伯格平衡状态;关联分析表明,g.275981C>T和g.276999C>T位点不同基因型与小尾寒羊第1、2、3胎产羔数均无显著关联。可见,MKRN3基因2个多态位点均不适合用于小尾寒羊产羔数选育。     

Characterization and validation of bovine Gonadotripin releasing hormone receptor (GNRHR) polymorphisms

Gonadotropin releasing hormone and its receptor (GNRHR) play a critical role in sexual differentiation and reproduction. Available evidence shows a strong genetic component in the timing of puberty. In bovines, there are significant differences within and among beef breeds in the time when bulls reach puberty. Despite its economic importance, there are not many SNPs or genetic markers associated with this characteristic. The aims of the study were to identify DNA polymorphism in the bovine GNRHR by re-sequencing analysis, determine haplotype phases, and perform a population study in a selected tag SNP in six breeds. Eight SNPs were detected, including: one in the Upstream Regulatory Region (URR), five in the coding regions, and two in non-coding regions. This polymorphism level corresponds to one variant every 249.4 bp and a global nucleotide diversity of 0.385. Two haplogroups comprising nine haplotypes and two linkage blocks were detected. Despite 5 tag SNPs were required to capture all variability, just one SNP allowed to define both haplogroups, and only two SNPs were needed to differentiate the most common haplotypes. An additional taq SNP was necessary to identify both URR variants. Allele-frequency analysis of a selected taq SNP among breeds showed a geographical cline. European Bos taurus breeds had lower frequencies of the C allele than B. indicus type cattle, while Creole cattle and Wagyu breeds had intermediate frequency. There was a significant correlation between frequency profile and timing of puberty among the studied breeds, which seems to suggest that genetic variation within bovine GNRHR gene could explain at least part of the reported variability.     

细毛羊KRT26基因多态性及其与羊毛细度的关联性分析

本研究旨在揭示影响绵羊重要经济性状的功能基因的分子遗传特征及其与细毛羊群体的遗传关系,为高效选育绵羊品种经济性状及其种质资源的保护与利用提供分子遗传学依据。试验利用PCR-SSCP、DNA测序和生物信息学对289个细毛羊的KRT26基因进行遗传变异分析及其与细毛羊羊毛细度的关联性分析。结果表明,KRT26基因在该细毛羊群体中存在AA、AB、BB 3种基因型,其基因型频率分别为0.221、0.426和0.353,A、B等位基因频率分别为0.434、0.566,细毛羊群体的多态信息含量为0.371,呈中度多态水平,且处于Hardy-Weinberg非平衡状态(P0.05)。经过BioEdit软件比对序列和Chromas软件分析测序结果显示,KRT26基因发现5处碱基突变:83bp(G/C)、86bp(T/C)、112bp(C/T)、140bp(G/A)和247bp(C/T),并通过氨基酸序列的比对结果表明,2处发生了氨基酸的替代,即Val/Ile和Asn/Lys。KRT26基因在细毛羊群体中AA基因型个体极显著高于AB和BB基因型(P0.01)。因此,KRT26基因可能作为羊毛细度性状的一个新的分子标记。