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Fine-mapping of quantitative trait loci using combined linkage disequilibrium and linkage with general pedigrees

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Abstract

Linkage disequilibrium (LD) information from closely linked markers has been widely used to fine-map quantitative trait loci (QTL). Steps needed for fine-mapping of QTL include inferring inheritance state of markers (haplotyping), estimating identity by descent (IBD) at QTL, and implementing the covariance structure based on IBD into a statistical model. Appropriate pedigree-genotype analysis can estimate more accurate inheritance state and haplotype configuration, which results in more accurate IBD probabilities. A variance component approach can implement covariance coefficients based on IBD probabilities in a mixed linear model to fit additive, dominance and epistasis QTL effects. We have also implemented a reversible jump Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method for multiple QTL mapping to account for confounding effects between closely linked QTL. Simulation results have shown that this method can improve the precision of mapping QTL.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
EditorsAAABG: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding, Genetics
Place of PublicationArmidale, Australia
PublisherAssociation for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG)
Pages376-382
Volume17
ISBN (Print)1921208139
Publication statusPublished - 2007
EventAAABG 2007: 17th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics - University of New England, Armidale, Australia
Duration: 23 Sept 200726 Sept 2007

Conference

ConferenceAAABG 2007: 17th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
CityArmidale, Australia
Period23/09/0726/09/07

Keywords

  • Quantitative Genetics (incl Disease and Trait Mapping Genetics)

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