Authors : Jiajun Xiong, Feifei Yang, Guohua Hua, Lei Shen, Bin Fan, Pu Zhang, Lijun Huo, Shujun Zhang and Liguo Yang
Abstract: Antler production is one of the most important economical traits of Sika deer. However, the genetic mechanism of antler growth and genetic markers associated with antler yield remain unclear. In the present study Androgen Receptor (AR) gene has been considered as a candidate gene to identify the polymorphisms. Besides, its effect on antler production was investigated in Chinese Sika deer. Genomic sequences of exons1-7 of Sika deer have been successfully obtained and showed high homogeneity with bovine. One SNP ss325995755 was identified in exons3. Genotyping of SNP and association analyses with antler yield were analyzed in two Chinese Sika deer populations (n = 215). The SNP ss325995755 was not significantly (p>0.05) associated with average antler yield.
Jiajun Xiong, Feifei Yang, Guohua Hua, Lei Shen, Bin Fan, Pu Zhang, Lijun Huo, Shujun Zhang and Liguo Yang, 2012. Identification of Genetic Variants Within Androgen Receptor Gene of Sika Deer and its Association with Antler Production. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 11: 2059-2063.