Research Progress of FABPs Gene Family in Animal Breeding
Fatty acid binding proteins(FABPs)are widely present in animal tissues and affect cell differentiation by regulating the transport and metabolism of intracellular fatty acid.They also play a crucial role in inflammation regulation and immune metabolism in the body.Unveiling the association between the FABPs gene family and animal phenotype is of great significance for improving the individual economic value of livestock and poultry.This article introduces the main functions of the FABPs gene family members and their distribution in animal tissues and organs,reviews the research progress of representative members of the gene family,H-FABP gene and A-FABP gene,in the field of livestock and poultry breeding,in hoping to provide references for using this gene family to conduct molecular marker assisted breeding and to improve livestock and poultry production traits.
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