Dqa1 gene variability in wild and domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) of the Asian part of Russia

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Abstract

Modern tendencies to intensification of breeding of domestic farm animals including reindeer necessitate a detailed study of genetic variability in candidate genes associated with meat productivity. At present, the primary task is to search for molecular genetic markers for identification and selection of individuals with desired characteristics. One such potential candidate gene is the DQA1 gene. It is hypothesized that individual genes of the immune system may influence the growth performance of animals. Variability in the DQA1 gene region has been associated with cattle size and beef production in many studies. Principal component analysis on DQA1 variability united wild and domestic reindeer in Yakutia, which implies gene flow between local breeds of domesticated reindeer and wild populations, and the formation of similar adaptation mechanisms. However, significant differences were found between wild and Evenki reindeer of the Amur region, which may reflect the influence of domestication processes on the Evenki breed.

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E. A. Konorov

Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences; Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Russian Academy of Sciences

Email: casqy@yandex.ru
Moscow, 119991 Russia; Moscow, 109316 Russia

K. A. Kurbakov

Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences; Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Russian Academy of Sciences

Email: casqy@yandex.ru
Moscow, 119991 Russia; Moscow, 109316 Russia

M. T. Semina

Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences

Email: casqy@yandex.ru
Moscow, 119991 Russia

V. N. Voronkova

Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences

Email: casqy@yandex.ru
Moscow, 119991 Russia

A. A. Onokhov

Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences

Email: casqy@yandex.ru
Moscow, 119991 Russia

K. A. Layshev

Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences; Center for Interdisciplinary Research of Food Security Problems

Author for correspondence.
Email: casqy@yandex.ru
Moscow, 119991 Russia; St. Petersburg, Pushkin, 196608 Russia

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