The melanocortin receptor gene family consists of five single-exon members, which are
located on autosomes. Three genes (MC2R, MC4R and MC5R) are syntenic in the human …

Among the large number of attributes that define pork quality, fat content and composition
have attracted the attention of breeders in the recent years due to their interaction with …

Intramuscular fat (IMF) content and fatty acid composition affect the organoleptic quality and
nutritional value of pork. A genome-wide association study was performed on 138 Duroc …

Abstract The Melanocortin-4 Receptor (MC4R), a G-protein coupled receptor, is implicated
in mediating the effect of leptin on food intake and energy balance. A previous candidate …

Intramuscular fat (IMF) is an important meat‐quality trait of pigs, which influences pork's
shearing force, hydraulics, tenderness and juicy flavor. However, to achieve a higher …

Early in porcine adipose tissue development, the stromal-vascular (SV) elements control
and dictate the extent of adipogenesis in a depot-dependent manner. The vasculature and …

Simple Summary This study shows the transcription profiles and the functional network in
lncRNA and mRNA in the subcutaneous adipose tissue of Ningxiang piglets in four stages of …

Several genetic markers, previously associated with meat quality traits, have been proposed
to be included in Iberian pig breeding programs. However, before being implemented …

The role of domestic mammals in the development of human biomedical sciences has been
widely documented. Among these model species the pig and dog are of special importance …

Abstract The missense mutation Asp298Asn in the melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is
associated with daily gain or fatness in pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus). However, to the best of …