Abstract
Domestic goats (Capra hircus) are classified into six different mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) haplogroups (A, B, C, D, F, and G), of which haplogroup A shows worldwide distribution. However, there is currently no key for genetic and geographic classification of haplogroup A. In this study, we determined the complete sequences of the mtDNA control region from Korean native goat breeds. In addition, we compared these sequences with those of other domestic goat breeds/populations globally. A distinct variation site was found at position 717. Of two types (C and T) from this variation, C type sequences were found only in haplogroup A, and were specific to Eastern Asia. On the other hand, T type sequences were distributed in all haplogroups. Phylogenetic analysis divided the two types according to different phylogenetic locations. These results suggest that a variation in position 717 is a key for geographical classification of mtDNA haplogroup A. Moreover, these distribution patterns might provide for identification of the maternal origin of goat genetic resources, including Korean native goat breeds.
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This work was carried out with the support of “Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science and Technology Development (Project No. PJ00843101)” Rural Development Administration, Republic of Korea.
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Kim, JH., Byun, MJ., Choi, SB. et al. Detection of a distinct variation site for geographical classification of mitochondrial DNA haplogroup A in the domestic goat (Capra hircus). Genes Genom 36, 701–709 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13258-014-0204-y
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