Pigeon Performance Gene CASK
Code: B382
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Short description
Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase (CASK) is a protein involved in the development of the links between nerves and muscles.
General information
Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase (CASK) is a protein involved in the development of the links between nerves and muscles. In pigeons, a mutation to the CASK gene has been connected to improved racing ability. This makes the mutation a useful performance marker.
Specifications
| Breeds | |
|---|---|
| Gene | CASK |
| Chromosome | KB375371 |
| Mutation | c.-3G>A |
| Organ | Nervous System |
| Specimen | Feather, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin |
| Mode of Inheritance | Multifactorial |
Clinical features
Wild rock pigeons all have the normal G/G genotype. Many homing pigeons have at least one copy of the mutant A allele.
References
Pubmed ID: 37443867
Year published: 2023
Omia ID: 1600
Omia variant ID:
Turnaround information
- 15 working days