Porcine sulfotransferase 2A1 polynucleotide sequence, protein, and methods of use for same

摘要

The invention pertains to the identification and isolation of a gene involved in the boar taint phenotype. A porcine form of a gene, designated SULT2A1, is identified. The invention additionally provides methods of inhibiting or reducing boar taint using the novel SULT2A1 gene or gene product. Methods for reducing or inhibiting boar taint and methods for screening compounds to modulate SULT2A1 are also disclosed.