Genetic diversity of GH1 and LEP genes in Argentine llama (Lama glama) populations

Compared to other domestic species, little is known about variability of genes related to energetic metabolism and growth in camelids. Here, we have analyzed leptin (LEP) and growth hormone (GH1) genes and characterized their variability in three local llama (Lama glama) populations from the Argenti...

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Autores: Daverio, Maria Silvana, Lorenzo, Y., Rigalt, Francisco, Arbeletche, Lidia Beatriz, Di Rocco, Florencia
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/34285
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/34285
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Lama Glama
Growth Related Genes
Polymorphisms
Genetic Diversity
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Sumario:Compared to other domestic species, little is known about variability of genes related to energetic metabolism and growth in camelids. Here, we have analyzed leptin (LEP) and growth hormone (GH1) genes and characterized their variability in three local llama (Lama glama) populations from the Argentine Northwest. Eleven novel SNPs and one indel were identified in the Lep gene. In total, eight haplotypes were found for LEP and seven for GH1. Although geographical origin clustering was not observed, SNP and haplotype frequencies varied significantly among populations. Based on variation of both loci, we detected significant genetic differentiation measured through Fst values. Network analysis of LEP gene supported the well-documented history of hybridization in camelids previously identified by mtDNA analysis.