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Al-Jabar WAA, Al-Thuwaini TM. Reproduction of Awassi and Hamdani Sheep Is Associated With a Novel Missense SNP (p.24Ile>Thr) of the GnIH Gene. Bioinform Biol Insights 2024; 18:11779322241267188. [PMID: 39114480 PMCID: PMC11304492 DOI: 10.1177/11779322241267188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Objectives Litter size is a crucial economic factor in the sheep industry. Several factors and genes influence litter size, making the identification of genes or loci involved a genetic challenge. Gonadotropin-inhibitory hormone (GnIH) is one of several genes that influence sheep's reproductive traits. Thus, this study aimed to investigate whether variations in the GnIH gene affect the reproductive performance of Awassi and Hamdani ewes. Methods DNA was extracted from 99 single-progeny ewes and 101 twin ewes. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) produced amplicons of 262 bp, 275 bp, and 284 bp from exons 1, 2, and 3 of the GnIH gene. Single-strand conformational polymorphism (SSCP) technique was used for genotyping experiments. Sequencing and in silico analysis were performed on each set of SSCP-resolved bands. Results Two genotypes of 262 bp amplicons were found: TT and TC. Sequence analysis revealed a novel missense mutation in the TC genotype at position c.122T>C. Five in silico tools were used to assess the impact of this mutation on GnIH protein structure, function, and stability, all of them demonstrated a deleterious effect. An analysis of statistical data revealed a strong correlation between the c.122T>C single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and reproductive performance. Ewes with the SNP 122T>C exhibited a significant increase in litter size, twinning rates, lambing rates, and days to lambing when compared with ewes with the TT genotype. A lower number of lambs were born to ewes with the TT genotype than those with the TC genotype. Conclusion These results concluded that the c.122T>C SNP variant positively influences the reproductive performance of Awassi and Hamdani sheep. Sheep that carry the c.122T>C SNP show higher litter size and increased productivity.
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- Waleed A Abd Al-Jabar
- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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Lang LI, Wang ZZ, Liu B, Chang-Qing SHEN, Jing-Yi TU, Shi-Cheng WANG, Rui-Ling LEI, Si-Qi PENG, Xiong XIAO, Yong-Ju ZHAO, Qiu XY. The effects and mechanisms of heat stress on mammalian oocyte and embryo development. J Therm Biol 2024; 124:103927. [PMID: 39153259 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.103927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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The sum of nonspecific physiological responses exhibited by mammals in response to the disruption of thermal balance caused by high-temperature environments is referred to as heat stress (HS). HS affects the normal development of mammalian oocyte and embryos and leads to significant economic losses. Therefore, it is of great importance to gain a deep understanding of the mechanisms underlying the effects of HS on oocyte and embryonic development and to explore strategies for mitigating or preventing its detrimental impacts in the livestock industry. This article provides an overview of the negative effects of HS on mammalian oocyte growth, granulosa cell maturation and function, and embryonic development. It summarizes the mechanisms by which HS affects embryonic development, including generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), endocrine disruption, the heat shock system, mitochondrial autophagy, and molecular-level alterations. Furthermore, it discusses various measures to ameliorate the effects of HS, such as antioxidant use, enhancement of mitochondrial function, gene editing, cultivating varieties possessing heat-resistant genes, and optimizing the animals'rearing environment. This article serves as a valuable reference for better understanding the relationship between HS and mammalian embryonic development as well as for improving the development of mammalian embryos and economic benefits under HS conditions in livestock production.
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- L I Lang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Pan T, Li T, Yang M, Jiang H, Ling J. Integrative Analysis of Hepatopancreas Transcriptome and Proteome in Female Eriocheir sinensis under Thermal Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7249. [PMID: 39000358 PMCID: PMC11242792 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), an economically important crustacean that is endemic to China, has recently experienced high-temperature stress. The high thermal tolerance of E. sinensis points to its promise in being highly productive in an aquacultural context. However, the mechanisms underlying its high thermal tolerance remain unknown. In this study, female E. sinensis that were heat exposed for 24 h at 38.5 °C and 33 °C were identified as high-temperature-stressed (HS) and normal-temperature-stressed (NS) groups, respectively. The hepatopancreas of E. sinensis from the HS and NS groups were used for transcriptome and proteomic analyses. A total of 2350 upregulated and 1081 downregulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between the HS and NS groups. In addition, 126 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were upregulated and 35 were downregulated in the two groups. An integrated analysis showed that 2641 identified genes were correlated with their corresponding proteins, including 25 genes that were significantly differentially expressed between the two omics levels. Ten Gene Ontology terms were enriched in the DEGs and DEPs. A functional analysis revealed three common pathways that were significantly enriched in both DEGs and DEPs: fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis, leukocyte transendothelial migration, and thyroid hormone synthesis. Further analysis of the common pathways showed that MGST1, Act5C, HSP90AB1, and mys were overlapping genes at the transcriptome and proteome levels. These results demonstrate the differences between the HS and NS groups at the two omics levels and will be helpful in clarifying the mechanisms underlying the thermal tolerance of E. sinensis.
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- Tingshuang Pan
- Fishery Institute of Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; (T.P.); (T.L.); (M.Y.); (H.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture & Stock Enhancement in Anhui Province, Hefei 230031, China
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- Fishery Institute of Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; (T.P.); (T.L.); (M.Y.); (H.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture & Stock Enhancement in Anhui Province, Hefei 230031, China
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- Fishery Institute of Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; (T.P.); (T.L.); (M.Y.); (H.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture & Stock Enhancement in Anhui Province, Hefei 230031, China
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- Fishery Institute of Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; (T.P.); (T.L.); (M.Y.); (H.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture & Stock Enhancement in Anhui Province, Hefei 230031, China
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- Fishery Institute of Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China; (T.P.); (T.L.); (M.Y.); (H.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Aquaculture & Stock Enhancement in Anhui Province, Hefei 230031, China
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Khazaal NM, Alghetaa HF, Al-Shuhaib MBS, Al-Thuwaini TM, Alkhammas AH. A novel deleterious oxytocin variant is associated with the lower twinning ratio in Awassi ewes. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:3404-3415. [PMID: 36449364 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2152038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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This study aimed to assess the possible association of oxytocin (OXT) gene with reproductive traits in two groups of Awassi ewes that differ in their reproductive potentials. Sheep were genotyped using PCR-single-stranded conformation polymorphism approach. Three genotypes were detected in exon 2, CC, CA, and AA, and a novel SNP was identified with a missense effect on oxytocin (c.188C > A → p.Arg55Leu). A significant (p < 0.01) association of p.Arg55Leu with the twinning rate was found as ewes with AA and CA genotypes exhibited, respectively a lower twinning ratio than those with the wild-type CC genotype. The deleterious impact of p.Arg55Leu was demonstrated by all in silico tools that were utilized to assess the effect of this variant on the structure, function, and stability of oxytocin. Molecular docking showed that p.Arg55Leu caused a dramatic alteration in the binding of oxytocin with its receptor and reduced the number of interacted amino acids between them. Our study suggests that ewes with AA and CA genotypes showed a lower reproductive performance due to the presence of p.Arg55Leu, which caused damaging impacts on oxytocin and is binding with the OXT receptor. The utilization of the p.Arg55Leu could be useful for improving Awassi reproductive potential.
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- Neam M Khazaal
- Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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Aljubouri TRS, Al-Shuhaib MBS. The identification of a novel SNP in the resistin (RETN) gene associated with growth traits in Karakul and Awassi sheep. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:165. [PMID: 37084102 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03595-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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Resistin is one of the most important adipocytokines in mammalian cells due to its involvement in insulin resistance, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. Resistin is encoded by RETN gene that is primarily expressed in adipose tissues. Mutations in this gene have been associated with several productive traits in animals. This study was conducted to assess the possible biomarker capacity of RETN by evaluating its association with growth traits in two economically important sheep in the Middle East. Genotyping was conducted using PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP), and the polymorphism of RETN was associated with several growth traits for three months intervals starting from birth until one year of age. In a total of 190 Karakul sheep and 245 Awassi sheep, only one SNP (233A > C) was detected in the RETN gene. The identified novel SNP showed significant associations with all growth traits at the ages of six, nine, and twelve months. At the age of six months onward, lambs with AC and CC genotypes showed respectively lower body weight and length, chest and abdominal circumferences, and wither and rump heights than those with AA genotype. Due to the remarkable association between RETN;233A > C and lower growth traits, this genotype is suggested as a promising marker to assess growth traits in Karakul and Awassi sheep. This is the first study that demonstrated the importance of RETN as a possible tool for evaluating growth traits in two breeds of sheep with a possibility to be applied to other breeds via large-scale association analysis.
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- Thamer R S Aljubouri
- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil, 51001, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil, 51001, Iraq.
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Al-Thuwaini TM, Albazi WJ, Al-Shuhaib MBS, Merzah LH, Mohammed RG, Rhadi FA, Abd Al-Hadi AB, Alkhammas AH. A Novel c.100C > G Mutation in the FST Gene and Its Relation With the Reproductive Traits of Awassi Ewes. Bioinform Biol Insights 2023; 17:11779322231170988. [PMID: 37153841 PMCID: PMC10159244 DOI: 10.1177/11779322231170988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Reproductive traits are affected by many factors, including ovarian function, hormones, and genetics. Genetic polymorphisms of candidate genes are associated with reproductive traits. Several candidate genes are associated with economic traits, including the follistatin (FST) gene. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate whether the genetic variations in the FST gene are associated with the reproductive traits in Awassi ewes. The genomic DNA was extracted from 109 twin ewes and 123 single-progeny ewes. Therefore, 4 sequence fragments from the FST gene were amplified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (exon 2/240, exon 3/268, exon 4/254, and exon 5/266 bp, respectively). For a 254 bp amplicon, 3 genotypes were identified: CC, CG, and GG. Sequencing revealed a novel mutation in CG genotypes c.100C > G. The statistical analysis of c.100C > G showed an association with reproductive characteristics. Ewes carrying the c.100C > G had significantly (P ⩽ .01) lower litter sizes, twinning rates, lambing rates, and more days to lambing compared with CG and CC genotypes. Logistic regression analysis confirmed that the c.100C > G single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is responsible for decreasing litter size. According to these results, the variant c.100C > G negatively affects the traits of interest and is associated with lower reproductive traits in Awassi sheep. As a result of this study, ewes carrying the c.100C > G SNP have lower litter size and are less prolific.
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- Tahreer M Al-Thuwaini
- Department of Animal Production,
College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
- Tahreer M Al-Thuwaini, Department of Animal
Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil,
Iraq. ;
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- Department of Physiology, College of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Kerbala, Kerbala, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production,
College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production,
College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production,
College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production,
College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production,
College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Iraq
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Astuti PK, Ilie DE, Gavojdian D, Wanjala G, Badaoui B, Ohran H, Pasic-Juhas E, Bagi Z, Jávor A, Kusza S. Validation of SNP markers for thermotolerance adaptation in Ovis aries adapted to different climatic regions using KASP-PCR technique. Sci Rep 2022; 12:22348. [PMID: 36572697 PMCID: PMC9792578 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26909-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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A study on 51 SNPs belonging to 29 genes related to heat stress was carried out in 720 sheep from 17 different breeds adapted to different climates from Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco and Romania, using Kompetitive Allele-Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction. Genotype frequency and the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were calculated, followed by a clustering using the Principal Component Analysis. We analyzed the polymorphisms in the following genes analyzed: HSPA12A, HSP90AA1, IL33, DIO2, BTNL2, CSN2, ABCG1, CSN1S1, GHR, HSPA8, STAT3, and HCRT. We emphasized on HSPA12A and HSPA8 genes as they were successfully genotyped in all studied flocks in which genotype frequency patterns were identified. Contrary to previous findings, the A allele for HSPA8 SNP was not observed in the heat tolerant breeds, being found exclusively in cold-tolerant breeds. The principal component analysis could not clearly differentiate the breeds, while plot concentration was slightly varied among the three groups, with HSP90AA1 and IL33 SNPs' loading values significantly contributing to PC1 and PC2. We confirmed previous works that the HSPA12A, HSPA8, HSP90AA1 and IL33 SNPs are potential candidate markers for thermotolerance adaptation in sheep. This research contributes to the genetic variability of SNPs for thermotolerance adaptability in sheep.
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- Putri Kusuma Astuti
- grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Centre of Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary ,grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Doctoral School of Animal Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary
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- Research and Development Institute for Bovine Balotesti, 077015 Balotesti, Ilfov Romania
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- grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Centre of Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary ,grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Doctoral School of Animal Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary
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- grid.31143.340000 0001 2168 4024Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco and African Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (ASARI), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Laâyoune, Morocco
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- grid.11869.370000000121848551Department of Physiology, University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- grid.11869.370000000121848551Department of Physiology, University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Centre of Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary
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- grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Centre of Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary
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- grid.7122.60000 0001 1088 8582Centre of Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary
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Mohammed MM, Al-Thuwaini TM, Al-Shuhaib MBS. A novel p.K116Q SNP in the OLR1 gene and its relation to fecundity in Awassi ewes. Theriogenology 2022; 184:185-190. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Al-Thuwaini TM, Al-Shuhaib MBS, Lepretre F, Dawud HH. Two co-inherited novel SNPs in the MC4R gene related to live body weight and hormonal assays in Awassi and Arabi sheep breeds of Iraq. Vet Med Sci 2020; 7:897-907. [PMID: 33369226 PMCID: PMC8136946 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Melanocortin‐4 receptor (MC4R) gene plays a key role in the regulation of body weight and energy homeostasis. This study aims to evaluate the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the MC4R gene with live body weight and hormonal assays in two breeds of sheep that differ in productive performance, Awassi and Arabi. All known coding sequences of the MC4R gene were covered in this study. DNA samples from 150 animals (Awassi and Arabi breed) were genotyped by PCR‐single‐strand conformation polymorphism (PCR‐SSCP) to assess their pattern of genetic variation. Concerning exon 1, clear heterogeneity was detected with three different SSCP‐banding patterns. The sequencing reactions confirmed these variations by detecting the presence of the two novel SNPs, 107G/C and 138A/C, and three genotypes, GC, AC and AA. The 107G/C SNP was detected in GC genotype, while the 138A/C was detected on both GC and AC genotypes. The other SSCP‐banding pattern (AA genotype) did not show any detectable unique variation. Both SNPs were closely and strongly linked in both breeds (D' and r2 values were 1.00), which signifies that both loci were co‐inherited as one unit. Association analysis indicated that both breeds with GC/AC haplotype showed higher live body weight (37.250 ± 0.790) relative to the GG/AA (30.244 ± 0.968) and CC/CC (47.231 ± 1.230) haplotypes (p < .05). Concerning the genotyping of exon 2, only 362 bp showed heterogeneity with a missense mutation, with no significant association (p > .05) with the measured traits. In conclusion, the two novel SNPs (107G/C and 138 A/C) were highly associated with live body weight in both breeds. Haplotype analysis confirmed that these two novel SNPs were in strong linkage disequilibrium (LD) and could be used as genetic markers for sheep phenotypic trait improvement.
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- Tahreer M Al-Thuwaini
- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, Iraq
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- University of Lille, Plateau de Genomique Fonctionnelle et Structurale, Lille, France
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Babil, Iraq
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Imran FS, Al-Thuwaini TM, Al-Shuhaib MBS, Lepretre F. A Novel Missense Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the GREM1 Gene is Highly Associated with Higher Reproductive Traits in Awassi Sheep. Biochem Genet 2020; 59:422-436. [PMID: 33048279 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-020-10006-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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GREM1 (gremlin1) is a known inhibitor for BMP15 (bone morphogenetic protein 15) family, but its genetic diversity in sheep is unknown. The present study was conducted to analyze the polymorphism of GREM1 gene using PCR- single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) and DNA sequencing methods and to assess the possible association of GREM1 gene polymorphism with reproductive traits in Awassi ewes. A total of 224 ewes, 124 producing singles and 100 producing twins, were included in the study. Two SSCP patterns were detected in two amplified loci within the exon 2. Two exonic novel single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)s were identified, c.74 T > G (the silent SNP p.Met123 =) and c.30 T > A with (the missense SNP p.Ile237Phe). Statistical analyses indicated a non-significant (P > 0.05) association of p.Met123 = with the analyzed reproductive traits of fecundity, prolificacy, litter size, and twinning rate. Meanwhile, p.Ile237Phe SNP exhibited a highly significant (P < 0.01) association with the measured reproductive traits, in which ewes with TA genotype (with p.Ile237Phe SNP) exhibited higher litter size, twinning ratio, fecundity, and prolificacy than those with TT genotype (without p.Ile237Phe SNP). The deleterious impact of p.Ile237Phe SNP was observed by the means of ten different state-of-the-art in silico tools that predicted a highly damaging effect of p.Ile237Phe SNP on the structure, function, and stability of gremlin1. In conclusion, the results of our study suggest that p.Ile237Phe SNP has a remarkable negative impact on the gremlin1 structure, function, and stability. Since gremlin1 is a known inhibitor of reproductive performance, a consequent higher reproductive performance was observed in ewes with damaged gremlin1 (with p.Ile237Phe SNP) than those with non-damaged gremlin1 (without p.Ile237Phe SNP). Therefore, it can be stated that the implementation of the novel p.Ile237Phe SNP in the GREM1 gene could be a useful marker in marker-assisted selection. This manuscript is the first one to describe GREM1 gene variations in sheep.
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- Faris S Imran
- Branch of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kerbala, Fraiha, Kerbala, 56001, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil, 51001, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil, 51001, Iraq.
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- Univ. Lille, Plateau de Genomique Fonctionnelle Et Structurale, CHU Lille, Lille, France
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