Comparative transcriptome analysis by deep RNA sequencing at early stage of skin pigmentation in goats (Capra hircus)
Hangxing Ren, Gaofu Wang, Jing Jiang, Liangjia Liu, Nianfu Li, Jie Li, Lin Na Fu, Haiyan Zhang, Risu Na, Yongfu Huang, Li Qin Zhang, Lei Chen, Yong Huang, Peng Zhou
The paper uses RNA sequencing to compare gene expression in dark- and white-skinned goats during early skin pigmentation, identifying differentially expressed genes and novel transcripts related to melanogenesis.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2016 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology