Table 5.
Highly up-regulated coat color genes in black sheep skin
| Gene name | Fold change | FDR P-value | Classification | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membrane-associated transporter protein (Matp) |
32.75 |
1.03 × 10-42 |
Components of melanosomes and their precursors |
Apparent transporter |
| Silver (Si) |
25.2 |
0 |
Components of melanosomes and their precursors |
Melanosome matrix |
| Tyrosinase (Tyr) |
96.88 |
1.89 × 10-137 |
Components of melanosomes and their precursors |
Melanosomal enzyme |
| Tyrosinase-related protein 1 (Tyrp1) |
284.17 |
0 |
Components of melanosomes and their precursors |
Melanosomal protein |
| Melanophilin (Mlph) | 27.75 | 1.94 × 10-158 | Melanosome transport | Melanosome transport |