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Yang W, Zhao Y, Dou Y, Ji Q, Zhang C, Guo L, Geng Z, Chen X. High albumen height by expression of GALNT9 and thin eggshell by decreased Ca 2+ transportation caused high hatchability in Huainan partridge chicken. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103784. [PMID: 38713992 PMCID: PMC11091513 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103784] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024] Open
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Hatchability could be quite different among individuals of indigenous chicken breed which might be affected by the egg quality. In this study, hatchability was individually recorded among 800 forty-wk-old Huainan partridge chickens. The chickens were then divided into high and low hatchability groups (HH and LH group) with 50 birds in each group. Egg quality was further determined in the 2 groups. Eight birds from each group were selected for slaughtering and tissue, responsible for egg formation, collection for structure observation by staining and candidate gene expression by transcriptome analysis. The hatchability in HH was 100% and 61.18% in LH. The eggshell thickness and shell strength were significantly lower, while the albumen height and Haugh unit were significantly higher in HH group than those in LH group (P < 0.05). The magnum weight and index, and the expression of polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 9 (GALNT9), which responsible for thick albumen synthesis, in HH group were also significantly higher than that of LH group (P < 0.05). Compared with the LH group, there were 702 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in HH group, of which 402 were up-regulated and 300 were down-regulated. Candidate genes of calbindin 1 (CALB1) and solute carrier family 26 member 9 (SLC26A9), which regulate calcium signaling pathway so as to affect Ca2+ transportation, exhibited significant high and low expression, respectively, in HH group compared to those in LH group (P < 0.05). Therefore, indigenous chicken with high expression of GALNT9 in magnum to form thick albumen to provide more protein for embryo, while high CALB1 and low expression of SLC26A9 to decrease Ca2+ transportation so as to form a thinner eggshell and provide better gas exchange during embryo development.
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- Wanli Yang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resource Conservation and Bio-breeding, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P.R. China.
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Du X, Xu X, Liu Y, Wang Z, Qiu H, Zhao A, Lu L. Cell Heterogeneity Analysis Revealed the Key Role of Fibroblasts in the Magnum Regression of Ducks. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1072. [PMID: 38612311 PMCID: PMC11011120 DOI: 10.3390/ani14071072] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Duck egg production, like that of laying hens, follows a typical low-peak-low cycle, reflecting the dynamics of the reproductive system. Post-peak, some ducks undergo a cessation of egg laying, indicative of a regression process in the oviduct. Notably, the magnum, being the longest segment of the oviduct, plays a crucial role in protein secretion. Despite its significance, few studies have investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying oviduct regression in ducks that have ceased laying eggs. In this study, we conducted single-cell transcriptome sequencing on the magnum tissue of Shaoxing ducks at 467 days of age, utilizing the 10× Genomics platform. This approach allowed us to generate a detailed magnum transcriptome map of both egg-laying and ceased-laying ducks. We collected transcriptome data from 13,708 individual cells, which were then subjected to computational analysis, resulting in the identification of 27 distinct cell clusters. Marker genes were subsequently employed to categorize these clusters into specific cell types. Our analysis revealed notable heterogeneity in magnum cells between the egg-laying and ceased-laying ducks, primarily characterized by variations in cells involved in protein secretion and extracellular matrix (ECM)-producing fibroblasts. Specifically, cells engaged in protein secretion were predominantly observed in the egg-laying ducks, indicative of their role in functional albumen deposition within the magnum, a phenomenon not observed in the ceased-laying ducks. Moreover, the proportion of THY1+ cells within the ECM-producing fibroblasts was found to be significantly higher in the egg-laying ducks (59%) compared to the ceased-laying ducks (24%). Similarly, TIMP4+ fibroblasts constituted a greater proportion of the ECM-producing fibroblasts in the egg-laying ducks (83%) compared to the ceased-laying ducks (58%). These findings suggest a potential correlation between the expression of THY1 and TIMP4 in ECM-producing fibroblasts and oviduct activity during functional reproduction. Our study provides valuable single-cell insights that warrant further investigation into the biological implications of fibroblast subsets in the degeneration of the reproductive tract. Moreover, these insights hold promise for enhancing the production efficiency of laying ducks.
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- Xue Du
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; (X.D.)
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- Institute of Ecology, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637002, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Animal Husbandry Technology Promotion and Breeding Livestock and Poultry Monitoring Station, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; (X.D.)
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- Independent Researcher, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; (X.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources (Poultry) Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Animal Science & Veterinary, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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Li X, Xin A, Ma L, Gou X, Fang S, Dong X, Ni B, Tang L, Zhu L, Yan D, Kong X. Molecular genetic characterization and meat-use functional gene identification in Jianshui yellow-brown ducks through combined resequencing and transcriptome analysis. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1269904. [PMID: 38179331 PMCID: PMC10765987 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1269904] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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The Jianshui yellow-brown duck is a unique country-specific waterfowl species in Yunnan Province, well known for its tender meat. However, there is a lack of comprehensive systematic research on the molecular genetic characteristics, especially germplasm resources and economic traits, of the Jianshui yellow-brown ducks. This study investigated the molecular genetic characteristics of Jianshui yellow-brown ducks, compared their selection signals with those of ancestral mallard and meat-type Pekin ducks, and identified genes specific to their meat-use performance. Furthermore, this study also evaluated the breeding potential for its meat performance. In this study, phylogenetic trees, PCA and Admixture analysis were used to investigate the population genetic structure among local duck breeds in China; population genetic differentiation index (Fst), nucleotide diversity and Tajima's D were used to detect selected loci and genes in the population of Jianshui yellow-brown ducks; and transcriptome technology was used to screen for differentially expressed genes in the liver, sebum and breast muscle tissues, and finally, the results of the genome selection signals and transcriptome data were integrated to excavate functional genes affecting the meat performance of the Jianshui yellow-brown ducks. The results of the genetic structure of the population showed that Jianshui yellow-brown ducks were clustered into a separate group. Selection signal analysis indicated significant selection pressure on certain genes related to meat characteristics (ELOVL2, ELOVL3, GDF10, VSTM2A, PHOSPHO1, and IGF2BP1) in both Jianshui yellow-brown ducks and mallards. Transcriptomic data analysis suggested that ELOVL3, PHOSPHO1, and GDF10 are vital candidate genes influencing meat production and quality in Jianshui yellow-brown ducks. A comparison of selection signals between Jianshui yellow-brown ducks and Pekin ducks revealed only 21 selected genes in the Jianshui yellow-brown duck population, and no significant genes were related to meat traits. Moreover, whole-genome resequencing data suggested that the Jianshui yellow-brown duck represents a unique category with distinct genetic mechanisms. Through selection signaling and transcriptomic approaches, we successfully screened and identified important candidate genes affecting meat traits in Jianshui yellow-brown ducks. Furthermore, the Jianshui yellow-brown duck has good potential for improved meat performance, highlighting the need for further improvement.
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- Xinpeng Li
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Poultry Husbandry and Disease Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Kunming, China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary College, Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Agriculture, Kunming, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Sun T, Xiao C, Yang Z, Deng J, Yang X. Transcriptome profiling analysis of uterus during chicken laying periods. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:433. [PMID: 37537566 PMCID: PMC10398974 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09521-z] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The avian eggshell is formed in the uterus. Changes in uterine function may have a significant effect on eggshell quality. To identify the vital genes impacting uterine functional maintenance in the chicken, uteri in three different periods (22W, 31W, 51W) were selected for RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis. In our study, 520, 706 and 736 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were respectively detected in the W31 vs W22 group, W51 vs W31 group and W51 vs W22 group. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis indicated DEGs were enriched in the extracellular matrix, extracellular region part, extracellular region, extracellular matrix structural constituent, ECM receptor interaction, collagen-containing extracellular matrix and collagen trimer in the uterus (P < 0.05). Protein-protein interaction analysis revealed that FN1, LOX, THBS2, COL1A1, COL1A2, COL5A1, COL5A2, POSTN, MMP13, VANGL2, RAD54B, SPP1, SDC1, BTC, ANGPTL3 might be key candidate genes for uterine functional maintenance in chicken. This study discovered dominant genes and pathways which enhanced our knowledge of chicken uterine functional maintenance.
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- Tiantian Sun
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding, Disease Control and Prevention, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.
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Cheng X, Li X, Liu Y, Ma Y, Zhang R, Zhang Y, Fan C, Qu L, Ning Z. DNA methylome and transcriptome identified Key genes and pathways involved in Speckled Eggshell formation in aged laying hens. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:31. [PMID: 36658492 PMCID: PMC9854222 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-09100-8] [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: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The quality of poultry eggshells is closely related to the profitability of egg production. Eggshell speckles reflect an important quality trait that influences egg appearance and customer preference. However, the mechanism of speckle formation remains poorly understood. In this study, we systematically compared serum immune and antioxidant indices of hens laying speckled and normal eggs. Transcriptome and methylome analyses were used to elucidate the mechanism of eggshell speckle formation. RESULTS The results showed that seven differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between the normal and speckle groups. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) revealed that the expressed genes were mainly enriched in the calcium signaling pathway, focal adhesion, and MAPK signaling pathway. Additionally, 282 differentially methylated genes (DMGs) were detected, of which 15 genes were associated with aging, including ARNTL, CAV1, and GCLC. Pathway analysis showed that the DMGs were associated with T cell-mediated immunity, response to oxidative stress, and cellular response to DNA damage stimulus. Integrative analysis of transcriptome and DNA methylation data identified BFSP2 as the only overlapping gene, which was expressed at low levels and hypomethylated in the speckle group. CONCLUSIONS Overall, these results indicate that aging- and immune-related genes and pathways play a crucial role in the formation of speckled eggshells, providing useful information for improving eggshell quality.
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- Xue Cheng
- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- Rongde Breeding Company Limited, Hebei, 053000 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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Bello SF, Adeola AC, Nie Q. The study of candidate genes in the improvement of egg production in ducks – a review. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101850. [PMID: 35544958 PMCID: PMC9108513 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Duck is the second-largest poultry species aside from chicken. The rate of egg production is a major determinant of the economic income of poultry farmers. Among the reproductive organs, the ovary is a major part of the female reproductive system which is highly important for egg production. Based on the importance of this organ, several studies have been carried out to identify candidate genes at the transcriptome level, and also the expression level of these genes at different tissues or egg-laying conditions, and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) of genes associated with egg production in duck. In this review, expression profile and association study analyses at SNPs level of different candidate genes with egg production traits of duck were highlighted. Furthermore, different studies on transcriptome analysis, Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) mapping, and Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) approach used to identify potential candidate genes for egg production in ducks were reported. This review would widen our knowledge on molecular markers that are associated or have a positive correlation to improving egg production in ducks, for the increasing world populace.
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Pires E, Carvalho LDC, Shimada I, McCullagh J. Human Blood and Bird Egg Proteins Identified in Red Paint Covering a 1000-Year-Old Gold Mask from Peru. J Proteome Res 2021; 20:5212-5217. [PMID: 34582218 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We analyzed a red paint sample from the surface of a gold mask excavated from a Middle Sicán elite tomb in Peru. The mask covered the face of the principal male and dates from ca. 1000 AD, a period when many painted precious metal objects were produced. The paint's inorganic pigment was identified more than 30 years ago as cinnabar (a mercuric sulfide scarlet-red to brown-red mineral), but the identity of the effective organic binder remained a mystery. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis of the sample indicated a proteinaceous composition, and no lipids were recovered from an N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA) derivatized extract of the sample analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Proteomics analysis by nanoLC-MS/MS identified unique peptides in the sample, which were matched to human blood and bird egg proteins via Uniprot database searches. These included immunoglobulin heavy chain, immunoglobulin G, serum albumin, and ovomucoid. Cinnabar-based paints were typically used in the context of social elites and ritually important items. The presence of human blood would support previous ideas that red cinnabar paint may represent "life force" intended to support "rebirth". As the red paint sample came from the first scientifically excavated Sicán gold mask, the results suggest a method to authenticate similar unprovenanced masks now in private and museum collections. Proteomics data set identifier https://doi.org/10.5287/bodleian:1ajYbBgQP.
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- Elisabete Pires
- Mass Spectrometry Research Facility, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, U.K
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- Department of Anthropology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901-6899, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Facility, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3TA, U.K
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Słowińska M, Paukszto Ł, Pardyak L, Jastrzębski JP, Liszewska E, Wiśniewska J, Kozłowski K, Jankowski J, Bilińska B, Ciereszko A. Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis Revealed Key Pathways Regulating Final Stage of Oocyte Maturation of the Turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo). Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221910589. [PMID: 34638931 PMCID: PMC8508634 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In birds, the zona pellucida (ZP) matrix that surrounds the ovulated oocyte—called the inner perivitelline layer—is involved in sperm–zona interaction and successful fertilization. To identify the important genes and proteins connected with the final step of egg development, next-generation sequencing and two-dimensional electrophoresis, combined with mass spectrometry, were used for the analysis of mature oocytes at the F1 developmental stage. A total of 8161 genes and 228 proteins were annotated. Six subfamilies of genes, with codes ZP, ZP1–4, ZPD, and ZPAX, were identified, with the dominant expression of ZPD. The main expression site for ZP1 was the liver; however, granulosa cells may also participate in local ZP1 secretion. A ubiquitination system was identified in mature oocytes, where ZP1 was found to be the main ubiquitinated protein. Analysis of transcripts classified in estrogen receptor (ESR) signaling indicated the presence of ESR1 and ESR2, as well as a set of estrogen-dependent genes involved in both genomic and nongenomic mechanisms for the regulation of gene expression by estrogen. Oxidative phosphorylation was found to be a possible source of adenosine triphosphate, and the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling pathway could be involved in the response against oxidative stress. Oocyte–granulosa cell communication by tight, adherens, and gap junctions seems to be essential for the final step of oocyte maturation.
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- Mariola Słowińska
- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (E.L.); (A.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-89-539-3173
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (Ł.P.); (J.P.J.)
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- Center of Experimental and Innovative Medicine, University of Agriculture in Krakow, 30-248 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (Ł.P.); (J.P.J.)
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (E.L.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Biological Function of Food, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.K.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.K.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (E.L.); (A.C.)
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Guo Y, Su A, Tian H, Ding M, Wang Y, Tian Y, Li K, Sun G, Jiang R, Han R, Kang X, Yan F. TMT-based quantitative proteomic analysis reveals the spleen regulatory network of dexamethasone-induced immune suppression in chicks. J Proteomics 2021; 248:104353. [PMID: 34418580 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2021.104353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Stress-induced immunosuppression is one of the most widespread problems in the poultry industry. Understanding the molecular regulatory mechanism of immunosuppression induced by stress in the chicken spleen would provide a scientific foundation for the prevention of stress reactions and antistress molecular breeding in poultry. To assess the protein expression profile of spleen tissue in a stress-included immunosuppression model, we performed a TMT-based proteomic analysis of chicken spleen tissue in a Dex-induced immunosuppression model (group C) and a control group (group A). We identified 590 differentially abundant proteins (DAPs) in chicken spleen tissue. These DAPs were significantly enriched in the following functional categories: ECM-receptor interaction, DNA replication, p53 signaling pathway, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and NF-kappa B signaling pathway. Integrative analysis of the proteome and our previous transcriptome data revealed 62 DAPs showing correlations with the expression of their encoding mRNAs. Complementary proteome- and transcriptome-level analyses revealed a complex molecular network of stress-included immunosuppression. DPP4 and ALDH1A3 were the most significantly upregulated DAPs. GBP and OASL were identified as important nodes in the network related to stress-induced immunosuppression. The candidate genes identified in this study may be useful for the marker-based breeding of new chicken varieties with reduced stress levels. SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides a large amount of new information about the spleen proteome of the Dex-induced immunosuppression in chicks, as well as the correlation of transcriptome and proteome. Analysis of this resource has enabled us to examine mechanism of protein and transcript diversification, which expands the understanding of the complexity of the mechanism of stress-induced immunosuppression.
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- Yujie Guo
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China; College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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Sah N, Kuehu DL, Khadka VS, Deng Y, Jha R, Wasti S, Mishra B. RNA sequencing-based analysis of the magnum tissues revealed the novel genes and biological pathways involved in the egg-white formation in the laying hen. BMC Genomics 2021; 22:318. [PMID: 33932994 PMCID: PMC8088581 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-07634-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The mechanism of egg formation in the oviduct of laying hens is tightly controlled; each segment of the oviduct contributes a unique component of the egg. Several genes/proteins are involved in the synthesis of a completely healthy egg. This implies a time- and tissue-specific expression of genes and proteins in the different oviductal segments. We used hens at different physiological stages and time points to understand the transcriptional regulation of egg-white (albumen) synthesis and secretion onto the eggs in the magnum of laying hens. This study used Next-Generation Sequencing and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) to detect the novel genes and the cognate biological pathways that regulate the major events during the albumen formation. Results Magnum tissues collected from laying (n = 5 each at 3 h post-ovulation, p.o. and 15–20 h p.o.), non-laying (n = 4), and molting (n = 5) hens were used for differential gene expression analyses. A total of 540 genes (152 upregulated and 388 down-regulated) were differentially expressed at 3 h p.o. in the magnum of laying hens. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways analysis of the 152 upregulated genes revealed that glycine, serine, and threonine metabolism was the most-enriched biological pathway. Furthermore, the top two most enriched keywords for the upregulated genes were amino-acid biosynthesis and proteases. Nine candidate genes associated with albumen formation were validated with qPCR to have differential expression in laying, non-laying, and molting hens. Proteases such as TMPRSS9, CAPN2, MMP1, and MMP9 (protein maturation, ECM degradation, and angiogenesis); enzymes such as PSPH, PHGDH, and PSAT1 (amino-acid biosynthesis); RLN3, ACE, and REN (albumen synthesis, secretion and egg transport); and AVD, AvBD11, and GPX3 (antimicrobial and antioxidants) were recognized as essential molecules linked to albumen deposition in the magnum. Conclusions This study revealed some novel genes that participate in the signaling pathways for egg-white synthesis and secretion along with some well-known functional genes. These findings help to understand the mechanisms involved in albumen biosynthesis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-021-07634-x.
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- Nirvay Sah
- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI, 96822, Honolulu, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI, 96822, Honolulu, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI, 96822, Honolulu, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI, 96822, Honolulu, USA.
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Gautron J, Stapane L, Le Roy N, Nys Y, Rodriguez-Navarro AB, Hincke MT. Avian eggshell biomineralization: an update on its structure, mineralogy and protein tool kit. BMC Mol Cell Biol 2021; 22:11. [PMID: 33579194 PMCID: PMC7881572 DOI: 10.1186/s12860-021-00350-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The avian eggshell is a natural protective envelope that relies on the phenomenon of biomineralization for its formation. The shell is made of calcium carbonate in the form of calcite, which contains hundreds of proteins that interact with the mineral phase controlling its formation and structural organization, and thus determine the mechanical properties of the mature biomaterial. We describe its mineralogy, structure and the regulatory interactions that integrate the mineral and organic constituents during eggshell biomineralization. Main Body. We underline recent evidence for vesicular transfer of amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC), as a new pathway to ensure the active and continuous supply of the ions necessary for shell mineralization. Currently more than 900 proteins and thousands of upregulated transcripts have been identified during chicken eggshell formation. Bioinformatic predictions address their functionality during the biomineralization process. In addition, we describe matrix protein quantification to understand their role during the key spatially- and temporally- regulated events of shell mineralization. Finally, we propose an updated scheme with a global scenario encompassing the mechanisms of avian eggshell mineralization. CONCLUSION With this large dataset at hand, it should now be possible to determine specific motifs, domains or proteins and peptide sequences that perform a critical function during avian eggshell biomineralization. The integration of this insight with genomic data (non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms) and precise phenotyping (shell biomechanical parameters) on pure selected lines will lead to consistently better-quality eggshell characteristics for improved food safety. This information will also address the question of how the evolutionary-optimized chicken eggshell matrix proteins affect and regulate calcium carbonate mineralization as a good example of biomimetic and bio-inspired material design.
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- J Gautron
- INRAE, Université de Tours, BOA, 37380, Nouzilly, France.
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- INRAE, Université de Tours, BOA, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- INRAE, Université de Tours, BOA, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- INRAE, Université de Tours, BOA, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- Departmento de Mineralogia y Petrologia, Universidad de Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education, and Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, K1H8M5, Canada
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