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Pigeon Performance Gene GSR Expression

Code: B383

74,72 €

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Short description

In pigeons, the protein glutathione-disulfide reductase (encoded by the gene GSR) plays an important role in the bird’s ability to sense magnetic fields.

General information

In pigeons, the protein glutathione-disulfide reductase (encoded by the gene GSR) plays an important role in the bird’s ability to sense magnetic fields. Research has linked a mutation that increases the expression of GSR to improved navigation and homing ability in pigeons. Approximately 80% of pigeons bred for homing are homozygous for the mutation. The GSR mutation is therefore a useful performance marker.

Specifications

Breeds

Columba livia
Gene

GSR
Chromosome

KB376299
Organ

Sensory organs
Specimen

Feather, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin
Mode of Inheritance

Multifactorial
Also known as

GSR

Clinical features

Birds affected by the GSR mutation show increased levels of GSR expression in organs such as the wattle and eyes. This leads to an increased sensitivity to magnetic fields, and can therefore lead to an improvement in homing ability.

References

Pubmed ID: 31501895

Year published: 2019

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Turnaround information

  • 15 working days