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Differences in the DNA restriction patterns between sheep with HbA and HbB.

P Di Gregorio1, A Rando, P Masina

  • 1Istituto di Produzione Animale, Facoltà di Agraria, Università della Basilicata, Potenza, Italy.

Animal Genetics
|January 1, 1987
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Southern blot analysis revealed distinct DNA restriction patterns between sheep homozygous for HbA and HbB hemoglobin. This study mapped beta globin genes and confirmed the absence of the beta C gene in HbB sheep.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Comparative Genomics

Background:

  • Sheep hemoglobin (Hb) exhibits genetic variations, including HbA and HbB alleles.
  • Understanding these variations is crucial for sheep breeding and genetic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate sheep hemoglobin genotypes using DNA analysis.
  • To construct restriction maps for beta globin genes (beta B and beta C).
  • To investigate the genetic relationship between sheep and moufflon hemoglobin.

Main Methods:

  • Southern blot analysis was performed on sheep DNA samples.
  • Probes from goat beta F and rabbit beta 1-globin genes were utilized.
  • Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis was conducted using various endonucleases.

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  • Double digestion techniques were employed for detailed gene mapping.

    • Main Results:

    • Sheep homozygous for HbA displayed different restriction patterns compared to sheep homozygous for HbB.
    • Moufflon DNA showed indistinguishable restriction patterns from HbA sheep with certain enzymes.
    • Restriction maps of the beta B and beta C globin genes were successfully constructed.
    • The beta C globin gene was confirmed to be absent in sheep with HbB.

    Conclusions:

    • Southern blot analysis effectively distinguishes between sheep HbA and HbB genotypes.
    • The genetic makeup of HbB sheep lacks the beta C globin gene.
    • Comparative analysis suggests a close genetic relationship between moufflon and HbA sheep at the beta globin locus.