Table 2 The association between genotype of SQLE and meat quality traits.

From: Squalene epoxidase plays a critical role in determining pig meat quality by regulating adipogenesis, myogenesis, and ROS scavengers

 

Model

Dominant

Genotype

TT + GT (n = 38)

GG (n = 350)

Mean

STD

Mean

STD

Traits

Backfat thickness

22.606#

4.054

26.390#

4.212

Carcass weight (kg)

84.727*

3.923

86.455*

4.820

Meat color CIE b

2.439*

0.944

2.862*

1.097

Chemical composition (%) fat

2.493#

0.737

2.879#

1.134

Water-holding capacity (%)

57.305*

2.045

58.144*

2.684

  1. CIE b respresent the meat color yellowness. *,#Value is significantly different (# P < 0.01 *P < 0.05) in the genotypes.
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