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Pigeon Performance Gene LDHA

Code: B912

74,72 €

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One test – one sample. Animal and owner details are optional.

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Short description

The protein lactate dehydrogenase isoform A, encoded by the gene LDHA, is critical to metabolism of different tissues and to overall physiological performance.

General information

The protein lactate dehydrogenase isoform A, encoded by the gene LDHA, is critical to metabolism of different tissues and to overall physiological performance. The gene is therefore a useful performance marker for homing pigeons.

LDHA is an enzyme that is responsible for both the synthesis and recycling of lactate in the muscles. A pigeon that is homozygous for A (carries two copies of the isoform A allele) is a better race performance bird, though it is a rare variation in racing pigeons, meaning only a minority of pigeons have this allele.

Specifications

Breeds

Columba livia
Gene

LDHA
Chromosome

–
Organ

Muscles
Specimen

Feather, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin
Mode of Inheritance

Unknown
Also known as

LDHA

Clinical features

Having the isoform A means that lactate can be recycled more efficiently and re-used in the muscles, leading to the capability to maintain a certain speed for a longer period of time.

References

Pubmed ID: 16424611

Year published: 2006

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Turnaround information

  • 15 working days