@v12farmcat @angoffinet Both Belgian Blue and Parthenais have myostatin mutations. Mutations can differ between breeds/species. I would hypothesize (do not know) that each has a different level of impact on myostatin activity/expression. Table below is from https://t.co/ZVzwFVoYCZ. Others exist. https://t.co/4Ypp2kccw0
The myostatin gene: an overview of mechanisms of action and its relevance to livestock animals.
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Discussions highlight specific examples like Belgian Blue and Parthenais breeds with myostatin mutations, showing interest in breed-specific effects, and mention of dietary adaptations in mice, illustrating curiosity about broader applications. The tone is exploratory, using terms like 'hypothesize' and referencing data sources, which reflect moderate engagement driven by scientific inquiry.
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- Myostatin, also known as growth differentiation factor 8, is a gene that negatively regulates muscle growth, meaning it limits how much muscle an animal develops, especially during key stages before and after birth.
- Mutations in the myostatin gene can lead to a "double muscled" phenotype, observed in animals like cattle, sheep, dogs, and humans, indicating increased muscle mass due to decreased myostatin activity.
- Understanding the molecular pathways of myostatin and its genetic variations is important for livestock breeding, as manipulating this gene could improve meat production by promoting muscle growth in animals like cattle, pigs, and chickens.
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Understanding Myostatin's Role in Muscle Growth Regulation and Livestock Improvements
Myostatin, also known as growth differentiation factor 8, negatively regulates muscle growth. Mutations can lead to increased muscle mass, significant for livestock breeding and meat production improvements.
@v12farmcat @angoffinet Both Belgian Blue and Parthenais have myostatin mutations. Mutations can differ between breeds/species. I would hypothesize (do not know) that each has a different level of impact on myostatin activity/expression. Table below is from https://t.co/ZVzwFVoYCZ. Others exist. https://t.co/4Ypp2kccw0
Plasticity of lifelong calorie-restricted C57BL/6J mice in adapting to a medium-fat diet intervention at old age @nutrigenomics https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/acel.12696
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