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Xu J, Liu X, Cai C, Su W, Xie J, Zhang Z, Yang P, Lyu S, Li Z, Lei C, Chen H, Wang E, Ru B, Huang Y. Two cSNPs sites in the fatty acid-binding protein 4 ( FABP4) gene and their association analysis with body measurement data in five Chinese cattle breeds. Anim Biotechnol 2022; 33:1545-1552. [PMID: 34392778 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1916511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) include the transition and transversion of a single base. In this study, we found two cSNPs (rs110757796 and rs110652478) in the FABP4 (fatty acid-binding protein 4) gene and tested their population genetic parameters in five Chinese cattle breeds. FABP4 is a key marker molecule for lipid production. It plays a crucial role in the growth and development of animals. Thus, we also analyze the association between the two cSNPs of FABP4 gene and body measurement data of Chinese cattle. Our results were indicated that rs110757796 was significantly associated with the chest width in Chinese cattle groups (p < 0.05). In addition, we tested the spatiotemporal expression profile of the bovine FABP4 gene and effect of genetic variation on its expression. It was found that bovine FABP4 gene has tissue-differential expression. Then, the genetic variation located on the exon has a certain effect on the expression of FABP4 gene in bovine muscle. Overall, our results provide that FABP4 could as a candidate gene to improve the progress of cattle molecular breeding.
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- Jiawei Xu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial Animal Husbandry General Station, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Guyuan Branch of Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Guyuan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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- Guyuan Branch of Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Guyuan, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial Animal Husbandry General Station, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Provincial Animal Husbandry General Station, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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Wei Y, Yi K, Shen C, Chen X, Iqbal T, Cao M, Chen T, Luo Y, Li J, Zhou X, Li C, Chen L. Whole Transcriptome Profiling of the Effects of Cadmium on the Liver of the Xiangxi Yellow Heifer. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:846662. [PMID: 35498726 PMCID: PMC9047687 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.846662] [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: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a major heavy metal toxicant found in industrial zones. Humans and animals are exposed to it through their diet, which results in various physiological problems. In the current study, the toxic effects of Cd on the liver were investigated by whole-transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) of the livers of Xiangxi heifers fed a diet with excess Cd. We randomly divided six healthy heifers into two groups. The first group received a control diet, whereas the second group received Cd-exceeding diets for 100 days. After 100 days, the livers were collected. A total of 551 differentially expressed mRNAs, 24 differentially expressed miRNAs, and 169 differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified (p < 0.05, |log2FC| >1). Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were analyzed by gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses. We found that under Cd exposure, DEGs were enriched in the adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase pathway, which is involved in autophagy regulation, and the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor pathway, which is involved in lipid metabolism. In addition, the apolipoprotein A4 gene, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, the anti-apoptotic gene ATPase H+/K+ transporting the nongastric alpha2 subunit, and the cholesterol metabolism-associated gene endothelial lipase gene were significantly downregulated. C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 3, cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase, and stearoyl-CoA desaturase, which are involved in the development of fatty liver, were significantly upregulated. These genes revealed the main effects of Cd on the liver of Xiangxi yellow heifers. The current study provides insightful information regarding the DEGs involved in autophagy regulation, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, anti-inflammation, and antioxidant enzyme activity. These may serve as useful biomarkers for predicting and treating Cd-related diseases in the future.
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- Yameng Wei
- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Grassland and Herbivore Research Laboratory, Hunan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute, Changsha, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Grassland and Herbivore Research Laboratory, Hunan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute, Changsha, China
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- Grassland and Herbivore Research Laboratory, Hunan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute, Changsha, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Meng X, Gao Z, Liang Y, Zhang C, Chen Z, Mao Y, Huang B, Kui K, Yang Z. Longissimus Dorsi Muscle Transcriptomic Analysis of Simmental and Chinese Native Cattle Differing in Meat Quality. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:601064. [PMID: 33385016 PMCID: PMC7770222 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.601064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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With the rapid development of economy, the demand for beef, with regard to quantity and quality, by consumers has been increasing in China. Chinese native cattle are characterized by their abundant genetic resources, unique origins, large breeding stocks, and robust environmental adaptability. Thus, to explore the genetic mechanisms on regulating meat quality in Chinese native cattle is of great importance to satisfy increased requirements for beef production. In this study, we investigated three breeds of cattle, namely Yunling, Wenshan, and Simmental, at the age of 12 months. Animals were classified into three groups (n = 5/breed). Growth traits including body weight and body size and plasma hormone levels were measured. Body weight of Wenshan cattle was significantly lower than that of Yunling and Simmental cattle (P < 0.05). Again, body size indexes, such as withers height, body slanting length, chest circumference, and hip and rump length, were significantly lower in Wenshan cattle than those in Yunling and Simmental cattle (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in those indexes between Yunling and Simmental cattle (P > 0.05). Cattle were slaughtered at the age of 18 months and then meat color, pH, pressing losses, muscle tenderness, and cooking losses were measured at 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 days. Data revealed differences in meat quality among the three breeds analyzed. Based on transcriptomic sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, we observed 3,198 differentially expressed genes related to meat quality, of which 1,750 genes were upregulated. Moreover, we found two important signaling pathways closely linked to meat quality, namely adipocytokine signaling pathway [e.g., Leptin receptor (LEPR)] and protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum [e.g., signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), heat shock protein (HSPA12A), and calpain 1 (CAPN1)]. The results of transcripts were further verified by qRT-PCR. Using correlation analysis between gene expression levels and shear force, we also identified two functional genes (e.g., HSPA12A and CAPN1) associated with meat quality. Overall, this study provides new sights into novel targets and underlying mechanisms to modulate meat quality in Chinese native cattle.
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- Xiangren Meng
- School of Tourism and Culinary Science, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Huai-yang Cuisine Engineering Center, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Tourism and Culinary Science, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.,Jiangsu Huai-yang Cuisine Engineering Center, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Mammalian Nutrition Physiology Genomics, Department of Animal Sciences and Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, United States
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Academy of Grassland and Animal Science, Yunnan, China
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- Academy of Grassland and Animal Science, Yunnan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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Differential Expression of KCNJ12 Gene and Association Analysis of Its Missense Mutation with Growth Traits in Chinese Cattle. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9050273. [PMID: 31137608 PMCID: PMC6562504 DOI: 10.3390/ani9050273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary A central goal of livestock genomic study is to find causal genes underlying economic traits and identify effective variations which can be used as molecular markers for livestock breeding. The cattle KCNJ12 gene is an important candidate gene. To date, however, there have been no reports about the use of its missense mutation as a marker in cattle stature. In this study, missense mutation in KCNJ12 was firstly verified, which led to a change in its protein sequence. Further, a significant association was detected between the mutation of KCNJ12 and cattle stature, and we determined that the mutation in KCNJ12 could be used as a molecular marker in beef breeding programs. In addition, expression analysis of the KCNJ12 gene revealed high abundance in muscle and potential roles in bovine myocyte differentiation, which may be the subject of our future research. Abstract The potassium inwardly rectifying channel, subfamily J, member 12 (KCNJ12) gene is a promising candidate for economic traits because of its crucial roles in myoblast development. Here, a missense mutation (Cys > Arg) was first detected to be located in exon 3 of KCNJ12 from three Chinese cattle breeds by DNA-pool sequencing. Then, we performed an association analysis of this single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) with stature in three Chinese cattle populations (n = 820). A significantly positive correlation was revealed by a reduced animal general linear model and the CC genotype was the most favorable in three breeds. Further, we measured the expression profile of the KCNJ12 gene in various cattle tissues and primary bovine skeletal muscle cells. Ubiquitous expression with high abundance in muscle was observed. Further, in primary bovine skeletal muscle cells, the KCNJ12 mRNA expression was gradually up-regulated in differentiation medium (DM) compared with that in growth medium (GM), suggesting that the KCNJ12 gene is involved in bovine myocyte differentiation. Conclusively, the KCNJ12 gene is a functional candidate gene which can be used as a molecular marker for cattle breeding.
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Cao XK, Zhan ZY, Huang YZ, Lan XY, Lei CZ, Qi XL, Chen H. Variants and haplotypes within MEF2C gene influence stature of chinese native cattle including body dimensions and weight. Livest Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Associations between allelic polymorphism of the BMP Binding Endothelial Regulator and phenotypic variation of cattle. Mol Cell Probes 2015; 29:358-364. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2015.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Revised: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family consists of several growth factor proteins that belong to the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily. BMPs bind to type I and type II serine-threonine kinase receptors, and transduce signals through the Smad signalling pathway. BMPs have been identified in mammalian ovaries, and functional studies have shown that they are involved in the regulation of oogenesis and folliculogenesis. This review summarizes the role of the BMP system during formation, growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in mammals.
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