From: Detection of genomic signatures of recent selection in commercial broiler chickens
Gene name | Gene symbol | Function or association |
---|---|---|
Thyroid hormone receptor beta | cTR | Growth, development and homeostasis |
Sex Determining Region Y-Box 6 | SOX6 | Development of chondrocytes and skeletal muscle |
Actin, alpha, cardiac muscle 1 | ACTC1 | Muscle development |
Syntaxin binding protein 6 | STXBP6 | Bone allocation and fecundity traits |
Myosin heavy chain 13 | MYH13 | Skeletal muscle development |
Calpastatin | CAST* | Growth and meat quality |