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Wang W, Wang Y, Liu Y, Cao G, Di R, Wang J, Chu M. Polymorphism and expression of GLUD1 in relation to reproductive performance in Jining Grey goats. Arch Anim Breed 2023; 66:411-419. [PMID: 38205377 PMCID: PMC10776882 DOI: 10.5194/aab-66-411-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Understanding the molecular mechanism of mammalian reproduction (puberty and prolificacy) will play a part in improving animal reproductive performance. GLUD1 (glutamate dehydrogenase 1) is important for mammalian reproduction, as shown in previous studies; however, its roles in puberty and prolificacy have rarely been reported. In this study, we designed seven pairs of primers (P1 to P7) for cloning and sequencing genomic DNA of Jining Grey goats and Liaoning Cashmere goats. Primer 8 (P8) was designed to detect single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of the GLUD1 in both sexually precocious and high-fecundity breeds (Jining Grey, Nanjiang Brown and Matou goats) and sexually late-maturing and low-fecundity breeds (Liaoning Cashmere, Inner Mongolia Cashmere and Taihang goats) by PCR-RFLP (restriction fragment length polymorphism). The real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) technique was used to detect the expression of GLUD1 in a variety of tissues. The results showed that the A197C mutation was only found in the amplification product of P6. For this SNP locus, only two genotypes (AA and AC) were detected in Nanjiang Brown goats, while three genotypes (AA, AC and CC) were detected in the other five breeds. In Jining Grey goats, the frequency of genotypes AA, AC and CC was 0.69, 0.26 and 0.05, respectively. In Jining Grey goats, AA genotype had 0.54 (P < 0.05 ) and 0.3 (P < 0.05 ) more kids than the CC and AC genotype, respectively, and no significant difference (P > 0.05 ) was found in kidding number between the AC and CC genotype. GLUD1 was expressed in five tissues of different developmental stages. The expression level of GLUD1 in the hypothalamus was higher than that in the other four tissues except during puberty of Liaoning Cashmere goats. In puberty in goats, GLUD1 expression was significantly higher in ovaries than that in the juvenile period (P < 0.01 ). RT-qPCR results showed that the expression of GLUD1 in ovaries may relate to the puberty of goats. The present study preliminarily indicated that there might be an association between the 197 locus of GLUD1 and sexual precocity in goats, and allele A of GLUD1 was a potential DNA marker for improving kidding number in Jining Grey goats.
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- Wei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Chen R, Liu J, Zhang Y, Cai W, Zhang X, Xu Y, Dou X, Wang Z, Han D, Wang J, Lin G, Wang L, Sun Y, Bai Z, Gu M, Wang Z. Association analysis between reproduction genes INHA, PGR, RARG with lamb and other traits of Liaoning cashmere goats. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:2094-2105. [PMID: 35622393 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2077212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Reproductive traits have a high economic value in goat breeding, and increasing the number of lambs produced by ewes is of great importance to improve the production efficiency of goat farming. Lambing traits in goats are low heritability traits, but their genetic basis is ultimately determined by genes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between INHA, RARG, and PGR gene polymorphisms and production performance, such as lambing, cashmere production, milk production, and body size in Liaoning cashmere goats. A total of six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) loci were identified in these three genes, G144A and T504C on the INHA gene, A56G, G144A, G490C on the RARG gene, and G109519T on the PGR gene. For lambing and cashmere production traits, the AA genotype of G144A on the INHA gene, TT on the T504C genotype, GG genotype of G144A on the INHA gene, A56G, G144A, and T504C on RARG and G109519T on PGR gene are dominant genotypes. AATT is a dominant haplotype combination. Allele G can be used as a molecular marker for lambing, cashmere, and milk production traits in Liaoning cashmere goats. Marker-assisted selection can be used for early selection to achieve improvement of genetic traits in Liaoning cashmere goats.
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- Rui Chen
- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Province Modern Agricultural Production Base Construction Engineering Center, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Province Modern Agricultural Production Base Construction Engineering Center, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Province Modern Agricultural Production Base Construction Engineering Center, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Province Modern Agricultural Production Base Construction Engineering Center, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Province Modern Agricultural Production Base Construction Engineering Center, Shenyang, China
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- Liaoning Province Modern Agricultural Production Base Construction Engineering Center, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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Nie Z, Zhao N, Zhao H, Fu Z, Ma Z, Wei J. Cloning, Expression Analysis and SNP Screening of the kiss1 Gene in Male Schizothorax biddulphi. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14040862. [PMID: 37107620 PMCID: PMC10137902 DOI: 10.3390/genes14040862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Schizothorax biddulphi is an endemic fish distributed only in southern Xinjiang, China. Due to overfishing, water conservancy facilities, and other factors, as well as inherent biological limitations, resource recovery is quite difficult. For endangered fish with slow growth, late sexual maturity, and insufficient natural population supplementation, large-scale artificial reproduction and breeding are important for restoring resources. Therefore, it is urgent to optimize the reproductive regulation methods of the fish. The kiss1 gene is a key regulator of the reproductive regulation cascade, and identifying and analyzing the role of kiss1 are important for further elucidating the reproductive mechanism of S. biddulphi. To understand the characteristics of the kiss1 of S. biddulphi, the full-length cDNA sequence of kiss1 was obtained in this study, and its tissue expression specificity and association with phenotypic traits were analyzed in male fish. The full-length cDNA sequence of kiss1 in S. biddulphi was 658 bp, with an ORF of 327 bp, and encoded a 108-amino acid, unstable protein. Homology results indicated that kiss1 was highly conserved. qPCR showed kiss1 expression in different tissues in male S. biddulphi, with the highest expression in the gonads, followed by muscle, and significantly lower expression in the swim bladder, pituitary gland, heart, hypothalamus, gill, fin, liver, eye, and mid-kidney. qPCR revealed three SNP loci in the exonic region of kiss1. The c.3G>T locus was significantly correlated (p < 0.05) with gonad mass and the maturation coefficient in S. biddulphi. These results will help uncover the reproductive endocrinology network of S. biddulphi, improve artificial breeding technology for fish, and unveil new directions for breeding excellent strains of S. biddulphi and molecular marker-assisted breeding.
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- Zhulan Nie
- College of Life Sciences and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, Xinjiang Production & Construction, Alaer 843300, China
- State Kay Laboratory Breeding Base for the Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Corps and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, Xinjiang Production & Construction, Alaer 843300, China
- State Kay Laboratory Breeding Base for the Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Corps and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, Xinjiang Production & Construction, Alaer 843300, China
- State Kay Laboratory Breeding Base for the Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Corps and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
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- Tropical Aquaculture Research and Development Center, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Sanya 572018, China
- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
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- Tropical Aquaculture Research and Development Center, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Sanya 572018, China
- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
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- College of Life Sciences and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, Xinjiang Production & Construction, Alaer 843300, China
- State Kay Laboratory Breeding Base for the Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Corps and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, China
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Mahmoudi P, Rashidi A, Nazari-Ghadikolaei A, Rostamzadeh J, Razmkabir M, Huson HJ. Genome-wide association study reveals novel candidate genes for litter size in Markhoz goats. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:1045589. [PMID: 36504837 PMCID: PMC9727218 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1045589] [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: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction The Markhoz goat is the only breed that can produce high-quality fiber called mohair in Iran; however, the size of its population has faced a dramatic decline during the last decades, mainly due to the reluctance of farmers to rear Markhoz goats caused by a reduction in goat production income. Litter size at birth (LSB) and weaning (LSW) are two economically important reproductive traits for local goat breeders and have the potential of increasing the population growth rate. The present study was aimed to identify possible genomic regions that are associated with LSB and LSW in Markhoz goats using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). Methods To this end, 136 Markhoz goats with record(s) of kidding were selected for GWAS using the Illumina Caprine 50K bead chip. The individual breeding values (BV) of available LSB and LSW records estimated under an animal mixed model were used as the dependent variable in the GWAS, thereby incorporating repeated categorical variables of litter size. Results Four SNPs on chromosomes 2, 20 and 21 were identified to be significantly associated (FDR p < 0.05) with LSB after multiple testing correction under a Bayesian-information and Linkage-disequilibrium Iteratively Nested Keyway (BLINK) model. Least-square analysis was performed to investigate the effects of detected genotypes on LSB. Ultimately, the GWAS results introduced six candidate genes, including GABRA5, AKAP13, SV2B, PPP1R1C, SSFA2 and TRNAS-GCU in a 100 kb adjacent region of the identified SNPs. Previous studies proposed functional roles of GABRA5 and AKAP13 genes in reproductive processes; however, the role of other candidate genes in reproduction is not clear. Conclusion These findings warrant further investigation for use in marker-assisted selection programs in Markhoz goats.
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- Peyman Mahmoudi
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran,*Correspondence: Amir Rashidi
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran,Jalal Rostamzadeh
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran,Mohammad Razmkabir
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States
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Rahawy MA, Al-Mutar HAK. Association of the KiSS1 gene with litter size in Cyprus and Iraqi black goats. Vet World 2021; 14:1995-2001. [PMID: 34566313 PMCID: PMC8448648 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1995-2001] [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: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aim: The study investigated the genetic polymorphism of the kisspeptin (KiSS1) gene and its relationship with litter size in Cyprus and Iraqi black goats. Materials and Methods: Blood samples (n=124) were collected from the two goat breeds reared at the Agricultural Research-Ruminant Research Station Breeding Station, Baghdad, Iraq. Genomic DNA was isolated using a DNA extraction kit. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to amplify the KiSS1 gene. All PCR products were sequenced and samples were used for further analysis using NCBI-Blast online on the exon 1 (595 bp) region of the KiSS1 gene. Results: The results of this study revealed a significantly (P<0.05) larger litter size of the Cyprus goat breed than in the Iraqi black goats in the first and second parity. Three (893G/C, 973C/A, and 979T/G) substitutions relative to the KiSS1 gene reference sequence (GenBank ID: J × 047312.1, KC989928.1) were identified. Only the mutation g893G>C was identified as a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) associated with litter size. Furthermore, the average alleles in KiSS1 gene of both types of goats 0.567 and 0.3715 GG, were recorded. The genotyping at locus g893C>G was demonstrating domination of fecundity quality litter size, Both genotypes SNP of GC were classified at this marked region of KiSS1 gene. Conclusion: The study concluded that the role of the KiSS1 gene in fecundity, revealing the status of this gene as an indicator in the assisted of caprine breeding selection.
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- M A Rahawy
- Department of Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
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Genome-wide association analysis reveals the genetic locus for high reproduction trait in Chinese Arbas Cashmere goat. Genes Genomics 2020; 42:893-899. [PMID: 32506265 DOI: 10.1007/s13258-020-00937-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Litter size is the most important reproductive trait which plays a crucial role in goat production. Therefore, improvement of litter size trait has been of increasing interest in goat industry as small improvement in litter size may lead to large profit. The recent Cashmere goat breeding program produced a high-reproductive genetic line of Arbas Cashmere goat. But the genetic mechanism of high reproduction rate remains largely unknown in this Chinese native goat breed. To address this question, we performed a genome-wide association studies (GWAS) using two groups of goats varying in fecundity. OBJECTIVES Our study was aimed to investigate the significant SNPs and genes associated with high reproduction trait in Inner Mongolia Arbas Cashmere Goat. METHODS We used logistic model association to perform GWAS using 47 goats from high fecundity group (~ 190%) and 314 goats from low fecundity group (~ 130%) of the Arbas Cashmere goat breed. RESULTS We identified 66 genomic regions associated with genome wide significant level wherein six loci were found to be associated with reproduction traits. Further analysis showed that five key candidate genes including KISS1, KHDRBS2, WNT10B, SETDB2 and PPP3CA genes are involved in goat fecundity trait. Gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that several biological pathways could be involved in the variation of fecundity in female goats. CONCLUSIONS The identified significant SNPs or genes provide useful information about the underlying genetic control of fecundity trait which will be helpful to use them in goat breeding programs for improving the reproductive efficiency of goats.
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de Lima LG, de Souza NOB, Rios RR, de Melo BA, dos Santos LTA, Silva KDM, Murphy TW, Fraga AB. Advances in molecular genetic techniques applied to selection for litter size in goats (Capra hircus): a review. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2020.1717497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Luciano Gomes de Lima
- Northeastern Network in Biotechnology (known as RENORBIO in Portuguese), the Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
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- Northeastern Network in Biotechnology (known as RENORBIO in Portuguese), the Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
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- Northeastern Network in Biotechnology (known as RENORBIO in Portuguese), the Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
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- Animal Science of the Graduation Program, Agrarian Science Center, Federal University of Alagoas, Rio Largo, Brazil
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- Research Scientist Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation - Goats and Sheep, Sobral, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA
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SANKHYAN VARUN, THAKUR YP, DOGRA PARDEEPKUMAR. Association of kisspeptin gene (KISS1) with litter size in migratory Gaddi goats in western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v89i12.96639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Migratory goat farming, practiced by nomadic communities is common in Himalayan regions. Gaddi also known as ‘White Himalayan goat’ is the predominant goat breed constituting 60–65% of total goats in the state. The Kisspeptin gene (KISS1) that encodes kisspeptin protein is considered to be a candidate gene affecting multiple birth in goats. The present study was carried out to identify polymorphism at kisspeptin (KISS1 gene) and its association with litter size in migratory Gaddi goat. Polymorphism of KISS1 gene was investigated in Gaddi goats (89) using PCR-RFLP and DNA sequencing approach. PCR-RFLP analysis at KISS1 locus revealed 3 different genotypes, viz. AA with undigested one fragment at 377 bp, TT with two digested fragments at 256 and 121 bp, and AT with three fragments at 377, 256 and 121 bp. The frequencies of AA, AT and TT genotypes were 0.17, 0.52 and 0.31, respectively while the frequency of A and T alleles was 0.43 and 0.57. AT genotype was predominant genotype while AA genotype was having least frequency among the goats screened. The observed allele number (No) and effective allele number (Ne) were 2 and 1.96, respectively. Observed heterozygosity (Hobs), expected heterozygosity (Hexp) and PIC values estimated were 0.52, 0.49 and 0.37, respectively. Hobs and PIC values indicated that sufficient genetic variation exist at the locus. Sequencing of representative sample of different genotypes confirmed presence of SNP (T125A) as detected by PCR-RFLP. The mean litter size for animals belonging to AA, AT and TT genotypes were 1.12±0.08, 1.34±0.11 and 1.73±0.15 kids, respectively. Significant association of genotypes was observed with litter size in Gaddi goat. The study detected association between allele T in KISS1 gene and litter size. Study on additional data based on more number of animals in diversified flocks should be carried out for validation of the preliminary findings.
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Wu F, Zhang W, Song QQ, Li HH, Xu MS, Liu GL, Zhang JZ. Association analysis of polymorphisms of G protein-coupled receptor 54 gene exons with reproductive traits in Jiaxing Black sows. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2019; 32:1104-1111. [PMID: 30744352 PMCID: PMC6599949 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.18.0827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of G protein-coupled receptor 54 (GPR54) gene and explore association of this candidate gene with reproductive traits in Jiaxing Black sows. METHODS Six pairs of primers of the gene were designed to amplify all exons thus sequences of which were detected by means of direct sequencing and then SNP loci were scanned. The effects of SNPs on total number of piglets born (TNB), number of piglets born alive (NBA), number of still born piglets (NSB), and litter weight at birth (LWB) of Jiaxing Black sows were analyzed. RESULTS Three SNP loci, including T3739C, C3878T and T6789C, were identified via comparison of sequencing and two genotypes (AB, BB) at each SNP site were observed. T3739C resulted in the change of amino acid (Leu→Pro) in corresponding protein, and C3878T resulted in synonymous mutation (Ile→Ile). Statistical results demonstrated that allele B was the preponderant allele at the three SNP loci and Genotype BB was the preponderant genotype. Meanwhile, Chi-Square test of these three SNPs indicated that all mutation sites fitted in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p>0.05). For GPR54-T3739C locus, Jiaxing Black sows with genotype BB had 1.23 TNB and 1.28 NBA (p<0.01) that were more than those with genotype AB, respectively. Jiaxing Black sows that had the first two parities with genotype BB had additional 2.23 TNB, 2.27 NBA (p<0.01), and 1.94 LWB (p<0.05) compared to those with genotype AB, respectively. However, for other two loci, no significant difference was found between TNB, NBA, NSB, and LWB, and different genotypes of Jiaxing Black sows. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the polymorphisms of GPR54-T3739C locus were significantly associated to TNB, NBA, and LWB and could be used as a potential genetic marker to improve reproductive function of Jiaxing black sows.
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- Fen Wu
- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058,
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058,
China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058,
China
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- Zhejiang Qinglian Food Company Limited, Jiaxing 314000,
China
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- Zhejiang Qinglian Food Company Limited, Jiaxing 314000,
China
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- Zhejiang Qinglian Food Company Limited, Jiaxing 314000,
China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058,
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Khanal P, Leite-Browning ML, Browning R. Influence of crossbreeding on meat goat doe fitness when comparing Boer F1 with base breeds in the Southeastern United States. J Anim Sci 2019; 97:78-89. [PMID: 30395223 PMCID: PMC6313138 DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Understanding fitness level among various breeds is essential for sustainable meat goat production. Research on the relative fitness of Boer F1 does and straightbred base breed has been limited. Meat goat does of various genotypes (Boer, Kiko, Spanish, Boer × Kiko reciprocal F1 crosses, and Boer × Spanish reciprocal F1 crosses) were studied to evaluate breed effects on doe fitness traits and the expression of heterosis over 7 production years. The herd was semi-intensively managed under humid subtropical pasture. Doe age affected (P < 0.05) various traits. Boer × Kiko does were heavier (P < 0.05) than Boer does at fall breeding, but Boer × Spanish does did not differ (P > 0.05) from Boer does for breeding weight. The body weights of Boer × Spanish and Boer × Kiko crosses did not differ (P > 0.05) from the weights of their respective Kiko and Spanish base cohorts at breeding, kidding, or weaning. Boer does had lower (P < 0.05) kidding rate (KR) and weaning rate (WR) than the other breeds and crosses. Boer × Kiko and Kiko were similar for KR and WR. Boer × Spanish and Spanish were also similar for KR and WR. However, the combined group of Boer F1 does had lower (P < 0.01) KR and WR than the combined purebred biotype group of Kiko and Spanish does. Boer does weaned smaller (P < 0.05) litter sizes per doe exposed compared with Kiko, Spanish, Boer × Kiko, and Boer × Spanish does with the latter four doe breedtypes not differing from each other. The combined Boer F1 doe group weaned smaller (P < 0.05) litter sizes per doe exposed than the combined purebred group of Kiko and Spanish does. Boer × Kiko dams had higher (P < 0.05) fecal egg counts at parturition than Kiko dams. Significant heterosis was observed for reproductive traits within each of the 2-breed diallels. Boer F1 does exhibited reproductive output similar to or lower than Kiko and Spanish straightbred does and higher than Boer straightbred does.
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- Piush Khanal
- College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
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- College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
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El-Tarabany MS, Zaglool AW, El-Tarabany AA, Awad A. Association analysis of polymorphism in KiSS1 gene with reproductive traits in goats. Anim Reprod Sci 2017; 180:92-99. [PMID: 28336267 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Understanding the genetic information of related genes is helpful for the selection and breeding course through marker assisted selection. The aim of the current study was to detect polymorphisms of the KiSS1 gene in 137 animals, including Baladi, Zaraibi and Damascus goat breeds by PCR-RFLP, and DNA sequencing and to investigate the association between these variants and reproductive traits. Comparison of the nucleotide sequence indicated the substitution of T with A at position 121 (T121A) in the intron 1 of the KiSS1 gene in all goat breeds. This substitution distorts the restriction site of the XmnI restriction enzyme and consequently two genotypes were detected (TA and TT). The T121A SNP is associated significantly with litter size in Damascus and Zaribi breeds (p=0.025 and 0.001, respectively). The animals with the TT genotype in Damascus and Zaribi breeds had a significantly higher estradiol17β level than that recorded in TA genotype at estrus phase (p=0.013 and 0.028, respectively) and late-luteal phase (p=0.067 and 0.041, respectively) of the estrus cycle. Furthermore, animals with the TT genotype in Damascus and Zaribi breeds had significant higher progesterone level at mid-luteal (p=0.037 and 0.045, respectively) phase. Meanwhile, there were no significant differences in progesterone level in late-luteal phase between both genotypes in Zaribi breed (p=0.267). The current trial indicated that the prolific TT genotype in both Damascus and Zaribi breeds had superior estradiol17β level at estrus phase and an eminent progesterone level at both early and mid-luteal phases of the estrous cycle.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mahmoud S El-Tarabany
- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt.
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- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Biological Applications Department, Radioisotopes Applications Division, NRC, Atomic Energy Authority, Inshas, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
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