ISSN:
1432-1777
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Linkage between body length (anus to nose (AN) length) and three markers on the mouse X Chromosome was found in an interspecific backcross ((C57BL/6J×Mus spretus) F1 ×C57BL/6J), designated BSB. A cross of 409 mice were scored for 148 genetic markers distributed on all chromosomes except the Y Chromosome. Statistical analysis revealed highly significant linkage (LOD score 5.5) between body length and a locus in the middle portion of the X Chromosome, the nearest markers being the microsatellite marker DXMit73 and a farnesyl pyrophosphate locus (Fpsl9) 3.1 cM proximal to DXMit73. The locus explains 10% of the variance in AN length and affects both males and females to about the same extent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003359900048
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