OMIA:001545-9913 : Coat colour, dilution, PMEL-related in Bos taurus (taurine cattle) |
In other species: domestic yak
Categories: Pigmentation phene
Links to possible relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s) in OMIM: 155550 (gene)
Mendelian trait/disorder: yes
Mode of inheritance: Autosomal recessive
Disease-related: no
Key variant known: yes
Year key variant first reported: 2007
Cross-species summary: FN acknowledges invaluable feedback from Cord Drögemüller that has led to the name of this phene being changed from "Coat colour, dilution" to "Coat colour, dilution, PMEL-related".
Molecular basis: Gutiérrez-Gil et al. (2007): c.64G>A Jolly et al. (2008): c.50_52delTTC Laible et al. (2021): "To better adapt dairy cattle to rapidly warming climates, we aimed to lighten their coat color by genome editing. ... Using gRNA/Cas9-mediated editing, we introduced a three bp deletion in the pre-melanosomal protein 17 gene (PMEL) proposed as causative variant for the semi-dominant color dilution phenotype observed in Galloway and Highland cattle. [Holstein Friesian] calves generated from cells with homozygous edits revealed a strong color dilution effect. ... This ... verified the causative nature of the PMEL mutation for diluting the black coat color in cattle." This study involves genetically modified organisms (GMO). Kimura et al. (2022) reported that the dilute coat colour in the Kumamoto sub-breed of Japanese Brown cattle is due to the c.50_52del; p.(L19del) PMEL variant (OMIA variant 484). Wei et al. (2023) used TALEN genome editing to create the PMEL Leu18del (OMIA variant 484) in Holstein Friesian cattle: "Multiple non-mosaic calves with precision edited genotypes were produced, including calves from high genetic merit parents. Compared to controls, the edited calves showed a strong coat colour dilution which was associated with lower thermal energy absorbance." This study involves genetically modified organisms (GMO).
Genetic engineering:
Yes - in addition to the occurrence of natural variants, variants have been created artificially, e.g. by genetic engineering or gene editing
Have human generated variants been created, e.g. through genetic engineering and gene editing
Breeds:
Charolais (Cattle) (VBO_0000177),
Galloway (Cattle) (VBO_0000207),
Hereford (Cattle) (VBO_0000232),
Highland (Cattle) (VBO_0000234),
Japanese Brown, Japan (Cattle) (VBO_0004988),
Simmental (Cattle) (VBO_0000380).
Breeds in which the phene has been documented. (If a likely causal variant has been documented for the phene, see the variant table breeds in which the variant has been reported).
Associated gene:
| Symbol | Description | Species | Chr | Location | OMIA gene details page | Other Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMEL | premelanosome protein | Bos taurus | 5 | NC_037332.1 (57344558..57353370) | PMEL | Homologene, Ensembl , NCBI gene |
Variants
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| OMIA Variant ID | Breed(s) | Variant Phenotype | Gene | Allele | Type of Variant | Source of Genetic Variant | Reference Sequence | Chr. | g. or m. | c. or n. | p. | Verbal Description | EVA ID | Year Published | PubMed ID(s) | Acknowledgements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484 | Charolais (Cattle) Galloway (Cattle) Hereford (Cattle) Highland (Cattle) Japanese Brown, Japan (Cattle) Simmental (Cattle) | Coat colour, dilution | PMEL | deletion, small (<=20) | Naturally occurring variant | ARS-UCD1.3 | 5 | g.57345303_57345305del | NM_001080215.2:c.53_55del | NP_001073684.2:p.(L19del) | Published as 'three-base (CTT) deletion at nucleotide 54 in exon 1 of the PMel17 gene'; previously listed in OMIA as ARS-UCD1.2:g.57345302_57345304del, c.50_52del, p.(L19del) based on the inforamtion provided by "Understanding Genetics and Complete Genetic Disease and Trait Definition (Expanded 2016 Edition)" (https://www.icbf.com/wp/?page_id=2170); updated to reflect HGVS recommendation (3'-rule) on [03/09/2024] | rs385468954 | 2008 | 18408794 | ||
| 774 | Charolais (Cattle) | Coat colour, dilution | PMEL | missense | Naturally occurring variant | ARS-UCD1.3 | 5 | NC_037332.1:g.57345315G>A | NM_001080215.2:c.64G>A | NP_001073684.2:p.(G22R) | rs718553050 | 2007 | 17705851 | Breed and variant information kindly provided or confirmed by Matt McClure and Jennifer McClure from "Understanding Genetics and Complete Genetic Disease and Trait Definition (Expanded 2016 Edition)" (https://www.icbf.com/wp/?page_id=2170) |
Cite this entry
Nicholas, F. W., Tammen, I., & Sydney Informatics Hub. (2024). OMIA:001545-9913: Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals (OMIA) [dataset]. https://omia.org/. https://doi.org/10.25910/2AMR-PV70
References
Note: the references are listed in reverse chronological order (from the most recent year to the earliest year), and alphabetically by first author within a year.
| 2024 | Yamashita, T., Hatakeyama, T., Hashimoto, S., Inenaga, T., Kashimura, A., Matsumoto, H. : |
| PMEL p.L18del associates with beef quality of Kumamoto sub-breed of Japanese Brown cattle. Anim Sci J 95:e14003, 2024. Pubmed reference: 39318113. DOI: 10.1111/asj.14003. | |
| 2023 | Wang, J., Fan, T., Du, Z., Xu, L., Chen, Y., Zhang, L., Gao, H., Li, J., Ma, Y., Gao, X. : |
| Genome-wide association analysis identifies the PMEL gene affecting coat color and birth weight in Simmental × Holstein. Animals (Basel) 13:3821, 2023. Pubmed reference: 38136858. DOI: 10.3390/ani13243821. | |
| Wei, J., Brophy, B., Cole, S.A., Leath, S., Oback, B., Boch, J., Wells, D.N., Laible, G. : | |
| Production of light-coloured, low heat-absorbing Holstein Friesian cattle by precise embryo-mediated genome editing. Reprod Fertil Dev 36:112-123, 2023. Pubmed reference: 38064192. DOI: 10.1071/RD23163. | |
| 2022 | Kimura, S., Hatakeyama, T., Koutaka, T., Kubo, K., Morita, S., Eguchi, K., Saitoh, K., Yamauchi, K., Imai, S., Kashimura, A., Inenaga, T., Matsumoto, H. : |
| PMEL p.Leu18del dilutes coat color of Kumamoto sub-breed of Japanese Brown cattle. BMC Genomics 23:694, 2022. Pubmed reference: 36207673. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08916-8. | |
| 2021 | Bovo, S., Schiavo, G., Kazemi, H., Moscatelli, G., Ribani, A., Ballan, M., Bonacini, M., Prandi, M., Dall'Olio, S., Fontanesi, L. : |
| Exploiting within-breed variability in the autochthonous Reggiana breed identified several candidate genes affecting pigmentation-related traits, stature and udder defects in cattle. Anim Genet 52:579-97, 2021. Pubmed reference: 34182594. DOI: 10.1111/age.13109. | |
| Laible, G., Cole, S.A., Brophy, B., Wei, J., Leath, S., Jivanji, S., Littlejohn, M.D., Wells, D.N. : | |
| Holstein Friesian dairy cattle edited for diluted coat color as a potential adaptation to climate change. BMC Genomics 22:856, 2021. Pubmed reference: 34836496. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-08175-z. | |
| Rowan, T.N., Durbin, H.J., Seabury, C.M., Schnabel, R.D., Decker, J.E. : | |
| Powerful detection of polygenic selection and evidence of environmental adaptation in US beef cattle. PLoS Genet 17:e1009652, 2021. Pubmed reference: 34292938. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1009652. | |
| 2020 | Knaust, J., Weikard, R., Albrecht, E., Brunner, R.M., Günther, J., Kühn, C. : |
| Indication of premelanosome protein (PMEL) expression outside of pigmented bovine skin suggests functions beyond eumelanogenesis. Genes (Basel) 11:788, 2020. Pubmed reference: 32668786. DOI: 10.3390/genes11070788. | |
| 2015 | Mészáros, G., Petautschnig, E., Schwarzenbacher, H., Sölkner, J. : |
| Genomic regions influencing coat color saturation and facial markings in Fleckvieh cattle. Anim Genet 46:65-8, 2015. Pubmed reference: 25515556. DOI: 10.1111/age.12249. | |
| 2013 | Druet, T., Pérez-Pardal, L., Charlier, C., Gautier, M. : |
| Identification of large selective sweeps associated with major genes in cattle. Anim Genet 44:758-62, 2013. Pubmed reference: 23859468. DOI: 10.1111/age.12073. | |
| Schmutz, S.M., Dreger, D.L. : | |
| Interaction of MC1R and PMEL alleles on solid coat colors in Highland cattle. Anim Genet 44:9-13, 2013. Pubmed reference: 22524257. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.2012.02361.x. | |
| 2008 | Jolly, RD., Wills, JL., Kenny, JE., Cahill, JI., Howe, L. : |
| Coat-colour dilution and hypotrichosis in Hereford crossbred calves. N Z Vet J 56:74-7, 2008. Pubmed reference: 18408794. DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2008.36812. | |
| 2007 | Gutiérrez-Gil, B., Wiener, P., Williams, J.L. : |
| Genetic effects on coat colour in cattle: dilution of eumelanin and phaeomelanin pigments in an F2-Backcross Charolais x Holstein population. BMC Genet 8:56, 2007. Pubmed reference: 17705851. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2156-8-56. | |
| Kühn, C.h., Weikard, R. : | |
| An investigation into the genetic background of coat colour dilution in a Charolais x German Holstein F2 resource population. Anim Genet 38:109-13, 2007. Pubmed reference: 17302792. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2052.2007.01569.x. | |
| 2004 | Guibert, S., Girardot, M., Leveziel, H., Julien, R., Oulmouden, A. : |
| Pheomelanin coat colour dilution in French cattle breeds is not correlated with the TYR, TYRP1 and DCT transcription levels. Pigment Cell Res 17:337-45, 2004. Pubmed reference: 15250935. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0749.2004.00152.x. |
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