Significant association of APOA5 and APOC3 gene polymorphisms with meat quality traits in Kele pigs
“Significant association of APOA5 and APOC3 gene polymorphisms with meat quality traits in Kele pigs”, vol. 12, pp. 3643-3650, 2013.
, Apolipoprotein A5 (APOA5) and C3 (APOC3) genes are involved in the PPAR lipid metabolism pathway and thus associated with elevated triglyceride levels. However, whether APOA5 and APOC3 genetic polymorphisms affect intramuscular fat deposition and other meat quality traits remains unknown in pigs. One hundred and seventy-one Kele pigs were sampled to investigate genetic variants in the APOA5 and APOC3 genes and their association with seven pork quality traits.