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Shi A, Lv J, Ma Q, Liu Z, Ma L, Zhou J, Tao J. Study on the expression patterns of inner root sheath-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicle during different developmental stages. Gene 2024; 927:148751. [PMID: 38971547 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148751] [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] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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By analyzing the expression patterns of inner root sheath (IRS) specific genes during different developmental stages of hair follicle (HF) in Tan sheep embryos and at birth, this study aims to reveal the influence of the IRS on crimped wool. Skin tissues from the scapular region of male Tan sheep were collected at 85 days (E85) and 120 days (E120) of fetal development, and at 0 days (D0), 35 days (D35), and 60 days (D60) after birth, with four samples at each stage. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was employed to determine the relative expression levels of IRS type I keratin genes (KRT25, KRT26, KRT27, KRT28), type II keratin genes (KRT71, KRT72, KRT73, KRT74), and the trichohyalin gene (TCHH) in the skin of Tan sheep at different stages. Results showed that the expression levels of all IRS-specific genes peaked at D0, with the expression of all genes significantly higher than at E85 (P < 0.01), except for KRT73 and TCHH. The expression levels of KRT25, KRT26, and KRT72 were also significantly higher than at E120 (P < 0.01). Furthermore, the expression levels of KRT27, KRT28, KRT71, and KRT74 were significantly higher than both at E120 and D35 (P < 0.01). The expression levels of other genes at different stages showed no significant difference (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The IRS-specific genes exhibit the highest expression levels in Tan sheep at the neonatal stage. The expression levels of KRT71, KRT72, and TCHH, which are consistent with the pattern of wool crimp, may influence the morphology of the IRS and thereby affect the crimp of Tan sheep wool.
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- An Shi
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- Ningxia Yanchi Tan Sheep Breeding Center, Yanchi 751506, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- Ningxia Yanchi Tan Sheep Breeding Center, Yanchi 751506, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China.
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Qiao Y, Gu M, Wang X, Chen R, Kong L, Li S, Li J, Liu Q, Hou S, Wang Z. Revealing Dynamics of Protein Phosphorylation: A Study on the Cashmere Fineness Disparities in Liaoning Cashmere Goats. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01244-0. [PMID: 39117978 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01244-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Exploring the landscape of protein phosphorylation, this investigation focuses on skin samples from LCG (Liaoning Cashmere Goats), characterized by different levels of cashmere fineness. Employing LC-MS/MS technology, we meticulously scrutinized FT-LCG (fine-type Liaoning Cashmere Goats) and CT-LCG (coarse-type Liaoning Cashmere Goats). Identifying 512 modified proteins, encompassing 1368 phosphorylated peptide segments and 1376 quantifiable phosphorylation sites, our exploration further revealed consistent phosphorylation sites in both groups. Analysis of phosphorylated peptides unveiled kinase substrates, prominently featuring Protein Kinase C, Protein Kinase B and MAPK3-MAPK1-MAPK7-NLK-group. Differential analysis spotlighted 28 disparate proteins, comprising six upregulated and twenty-two downregulated. Cluster analysis showcased the robust clustering efficacy of the two sample groups. GO (Gene Ontology) and KEGG (Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) enrichment analyses underscored the significance of the purine metabolism pathway, suggesting its pivotal role in modulating cashmere fineness in LCG. Notably, through differential protein analysis, two crucial proteins were identified: HSL-X (hormone-sensitive lipase isoform X1) and KPRP (keratinocyte proline-rich protein). Further evidence supports LIPE and KPRP as key genes regulating cashmere fineness, paving the way for promising avenues in further research. These findings not only contribute to a nuanced understanding of protein-level dynamics in cashmere but also provide a theoretical foundation for the selective breeding of superior Liaoning Cashmere Goat strands.
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- Yanjun Qiao
- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China
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- College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.
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Gong G, Fan Y, Li W, Yan X, Yan X, Zhang L, Wang N, Chen O, Zhang Y, Wang R, Liu Z, Jiang W, Li J, Wang Z, Lv Q, Su R. Identification of the Key Genes Associated with Different Hair Types in the Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12111456. [PMID: 35681921 PMCID: PMC9179306 DOI: 10.3390/ani12111456] [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: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The Inner Mongolia cashmere goat is an excellent local breed in China. According to the characteristics of wool quilts, the Inner Mongolia cashmere goat can be divided into three types: a long-hair type (hair length of >22 cm), a short-hair type (hair length of ≤13 cm), and an intermediate type (hair length of >13 cm and ≤22 cm). It is found that hair length has a certain reference value for the indirect selection of other important economic traits of cashmere. In order to explore the molecular mechanisms and related regulatory genes of the different hair types, a weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) was carried out on the gene expression data and phenotypic data of 12-month-old Inner Mongolia cashmere goats with a long-hair type (LHG) and a short-hair type (SHG) to explore the coexpression modules related to different coat types and nine candidate genes, and detect the relative expression of key candidate genes. The results showed that the WGCNA divided these genes into 19 coexpression modules and found that there was a strong correlation between one module and different hair types. The expression trends of this module’s genes were different in the two hair types, with high expression in the LHG and low expression in the SHG. GO functions are mainly concentrated in cellular components, including intermediate filaments (GO:0005882), intermediate filament cytoskeletons (GO:0045111), and cytoskeletal parts (GO:0044430). The KEGG pathway is mainly enriched in arginine as well as proline metabolism (chx00330) and the MAPK signaling pathway (chx04010). The candidate genes of the different hair types, including the KRT39, KRT74, LOC100861184, LOC102177231, LOC102178767, LOC102179881, LOC106503203, LOC108638293, and LOC108638298 genes, were screened. Through qRT-PCR, it was found that there were significant differences in these candidate genes between the two hair types, and most of them had a significant positive correlation with hair length. It was preliminarily inferred that these candidate genes could regulate the different hair types of cashmere goats and provide molecular markers for hair growth.
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- Gao Gong
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China;
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Inner Mongolia Yiwei White Cashmere Goat Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010018, China; (N.W.); (O.C.)
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- Inner Mongolia Yiwei White Cashmere Goat Co., Ltd., Hohhot 010018, China; (N.W.); (O.C.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot 010018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Goat Genetics and Breeding, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot 010018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Goat Genetics and Breeding, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot 010018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Goat Genetics and Breeding, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Correspondence: (Q.L.); (R.S.)
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (G.G.); (W.L.); (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (L.Z.); (Y.Z.); (R.W.); (Z.L.); (W.J.); (J.L.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot 010018, China
- Engineering Research Center for Goat Genetics and Breeding, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China
- Correspondence: (Q.L.); (R.S.)
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The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312838. [PMID: 34884644 PMCID: PMC8657448 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Sheep (Ovis aries) and goats (Capra hircus) have, for more than a millennia, been a source of fibres for human use, be it for use in clothing and furnishings, for insulation, for decorative and ceremonial purposes, or for combinations thereof. While use of these natural fibres has in some respects been superseded by the use of synthetic and plant-based fibres, increased accounting for the carbon and water footprint of these fibres is creating a re-emergence of interest in fibres derived from sheep and goats. The keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are structural components of wool and hair fibres, where they form a matrix that cross-links with the keratin intermediate filaments (KIFs), the other main structural component of the fibres. Since the first report of a complete KAP protein sequence in the late 1960s, considerable effort has been made to identify the KAP proteins and their genes in mammals, and to ascertain how these genes and proteins control fibre growth and characteristics. This effort is ongoing, with more and more being understood about the structure and function of the genes. This review consolidates that knowledge and suggests future directions for research to further our understanding.
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