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Table 3 Genes with functional significance identified in the selection peaks and flanking regions in the Asian versus European horse cohorts

From: Selection signatures for local and regional adaptation in Chinese Mongolian horse breeds reveal candidate genes for hoof health

ECA

Region (Mb)

CSS value

Candidate genes

Function

3

34.7–36.22

2.59

APRT

Lactation, grooming behaviour

CA5A, CTU2, MAP1LC3B, SPG7, ACSF3, CYBA

Mitochondria

CYBA, IL17C, APRT

Inflammatory response

GALNS, IL17C

Innate immune system

JPH3, KLHDC4, SNAI3

Motor coordination

MVD

Metabolic pathways

SLC7A5, SPG7

Nervous system development

ZFPM1, TCF25, FOXL1, FOXF1, FOXC2, DBNDD1

Heart development

MC1R

Pigmentation

GAS8, FANCA

Sperm motility, gonad development

CDH15, ANKRD11

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