Abstract

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate genes associated with gastrointestinal nematode infection in goats

Author(s): F.A. Bressani1, P.C. Tizioto2, R. Giglioti3, S.L.C. Meirelles4, R. Coutinho5, C.L. Benvenuti5, W. Malagó-Jr.1, M.A. Mudadu1, L.S. Vieira6, L.G. Zaros5, E. Carrilho7 and L.C.A. Regitano

Cytokines are small cell-signaling proteins that play an important role in the immune system, participating in intracellular communication. Four candidate genes of the cytokine family (IL2, IL4, IL13, and IFNG) were selected to identify Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that might be associated with resistance to gastrointestinal endoparasites in goats.

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