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Banks CM, Trott JF, Hovey RC. The prolactin receptor: A cross-species comparison of gene structure, transcriptional regulation, tissue-specificity, and genetic variation. J Neuroendocrinol 2024; 36:e13385. [PMID: 38586906 DOI: 10.1111/jne.13385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The conserved and multifaceted functions of prolactin (PRL) are coordinated through varied distribution and expression of its cell-surface receptor (PRLR) across a range of tissues and physiological states. The resultant heterogeneous expression of PRLR mRNA and protein across different organs and cell types supports a wide range of PRL-regulated processes including reproduction, lactation, development, and homeostasis. Genetic variation within the PRLR gene also accounts for several phenotypes impacting agricultural production and human pathology. The goal of this review is to highlight the many elements that control differential expression of the PRLR across tissues, and the various phenotypes that exist across species due to variation in the PRLR gene.
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- Carmen M Banks
- Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Shen X, Zhao X, He H, Zhang Y, Zhu Q, Yin H. Transcriptome profiling reveals SLC5A5 regulates chicken ovarian follicle granulosa cell proliferation, apoptosis, and steroid hormone synthesis. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103241. [PMID: 37980745 PMCID: PMC10685034 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103241] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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The egg-laying performance of hens holds significant economic importance within the poultry industry. Broody inheritance of the parent stock of chickens can result in poor options for the improvement of egg production, and is a phenomenon influenced by multiple genetic factors. However, few studies have been conducted to delineate the molecular mechanism of ovarian regression in brooding chickens. Here, we explored the pivotal genes responsible for the regulation of ovarian follicles in laying hens, using RNA-sequencing analysis on the small ovarian follicles from broody and laying chickens. Sequencing data analysis revealed the differential expression of 200 genes, with a predominant enrichment in biological processes related to cell activation and metabolism. Among these genes, we focused on solute carrier family 5 member 5 (SLC5A5), which exhibited markedly higher RNA expression levels in follicles from laying compared with broody chickens. Subsequent cellular function studies with knockdown of SLC5A5 in chicken ovarian follicle granulosa cells (GCs) led to the down-regulation of genes associated with cell proliferation and steroid hormone synthesis, and concurrent promotion of gene expression linked to apoptosis. These findings indicated that SLC5A5 deficiency led to the inhibition of proliferation, steroid hormone synthesis and secretion, and promotion of apoptosis in chicken GCs. Our study demonstrated a pivotal role for SLC5A5 in the development and function of chicken GCs, shedding light on its potential significance in the broader context of chicken ovarian follicle development, and providing a prospective target to improve the egg-laying performance of chickens via molecular marker-assisted breeding technology.
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- Xiaoxu Shen
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China; Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China.
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Mo G, Hu B, Wei P, Luo Q, Zhang X. The Role of Chicken Prolactin, Growth Hormone and Their Receptors in the Immune System. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:900041. [PMID: 35910654 PMCID: PMC9331192 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.900041] [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] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Prolactin (PRL) and growth hormone (GH) exhibit important roles in the immune system maintenance. In poultry, PRL mainly plays its roles in nesting, hatching, and reproduction, while GH is primarily responding to body weight, fat formation and feed conversion. In this review, we attempt to provide a critical overview of the relationship between PRL and GH, PRLR and GHR, and the immune response of poultry. We also propose a hypothesis that PRL, GH and their receptors might be used by viruses as viral receptors. This may provide new insights into the pathogenesis of viral infection and host immune response.
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- Guodong Mo
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute for Poultry Science and Health, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Integrated analysis of microRNA and mRNA interactions in ovary of counter-season breeding and egg-ceased geese (Anser cygnoides). Theriogenology 2022; 186:146-154. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Han S, Wang J, Cui C, Yu C, Zhang Y, Li D, Ma M, Du H, Jiang X, Zhu Q, Yang C, Yin H. Fibromodulin is involved in autophagy and apoptosis of granulosa cells affecting the follicular atresia in chicken. Poult Sci 2021; 101:101524. [PMID: 34784514 PMCID: PMC8591502 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Follicular atresia is an important cause of reproductive decline in egg-laying hens. Therefore, a better understanding of the regulation mechanism of follicle atresia in poultry is an important measure to maintain persistent high egg performance. However, how the role of the regulatory relationship between autophagy and apoptosis in the intrafollicular environment affects the follicular atresia of chickens is remain unclear. The objective of this study was to explore the regulatory molecular mechanisms in regard to follicular atresia. 20 white leghorn layers (32-wk-old) were equally divided into 2 groups. The control group was fed freely, and the experimental group induced follicular atretic by fasting for 5 d. The results showed that the expression of prolactin (PRL) levels was significantly higher in the fasted hens, while the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) were lower. Most importantly, RNA sequencing, qPCR, and Western blotting detected significantly elevated levels of autophagy and apoptosis markers in atresia follicles. Interestingly, we found that fibromodulin (FMOD) levels was significantly lower in follicles from fasted hens and that this molecule had an important regulatory role in autophagy. FMOD silencing significantly promoted autophagy and apoptosis in granulosa cells, resulting in hormonal imbalance. FMOD was found to regulate autophagy via the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) signaling pathway. Our results suggest that the increase in autophagy and the imbalance in internal homeostasis cause granulosa cell apoptosis, leading to follicular atresia in the chicken ovary. This finding could provide further insight into broodiness in chicken and provide avenues for further improvements in poultry production.
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- Shunshun Han
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Resistance Nutrition of China, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China; Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China
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- Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu 610066, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, PR China.
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Effect of active immunization with recombinant-derived goose INH-α, AMH, and PRL fusion protein on broodiness onset and egg production in geese (Anser cygnoides). Poult Sci 2021; 100:101452. [PMID: 34601444 PMCID: PMC8531861 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to investigate the potential effects of active immunization against recombinant-derived goose inhibin-α (INH-α), anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and prolactin (PRL) fusion protein on broodiness onset and egg production in geese. The purified fusion proteins (INH-α, AMH, and PRL) were prepared using a prokaryotic expression system. Female Zhedong geese (10 mo old) were randomly assigned to one of 4 treatments and raised in separate pens. The geese were actively immunized with the recombinant goose INH-α, AMH, or PRL, respectively, and phosphate-buffered saline as control. The results showed the corresponding antibodies were produced when the geese were immune INH-α, AMH-, and PRL-recombinant proteins. The significantly higher luteinizing hormone contents were observed in the INH-α, AMH, and PRL recombinant protein-immunized geese, while the lower AMH hormone content only in PRL-immunized birds. AMH recombinant protein immunized geese had more large yellow follicles of ovary, while the INHα-treated birds with more other follicles compared with control geese. In addition, the geese receiving INH-α recombinant protein, the broodiness onset was about 6 d, which significantly shorter than did PBS immunization (16 d). The INHα- and PRL-immunization also resulted in 12.5 and 8.5 d shorter broody duration intervals compared to the control birds. Moreover, the lower new broodiness rate was observed in three recombinant proteins treated birds. Finally, the PRL recombinant protein-immunization resulted in an average increase of 1.34 eggs during a 40-d observation. Collectively, the data demonstrated that active immunization against recombinant proteins INH-α or AMH could promote LH hormone secretion, regulate follicle development and decrease the broodiness rate. Also, active immunization with a recombinant-derived goose PRL protein might improve egg laying performance.
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Dawod A, Osman N, Heikal HS, Ali KA, Kandil OM, Shehata AA, Hafez HM, Mahboub H. Impact of Nano-Bromocriptine on Egg Production Performance and Prolactin Expression in Layers. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11102842. [PMID: 34679863 PMCID: PMC8532771 DOI: 10.3390/ani11102842] [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: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Egg production is one of the most vital axes in the poultry industry. During the late laying period, the egg production continuously decreases, and pauses among the sequence of egg laying increases; however, the feed costs remain constant. Several attempts were carried out to improve the reproductive performance of laying hens by decreasing the prolactin level in the blood; an increase in this hormone initiates the onset of incubation behavior in chickens. In this study, we investigated the potential use of nano-bromocriptine to the improve egg production performance in laying hens. The use of alginate-bromocriptine leads to a significant reduction in the prolactin expression in the pituitary gland, which in turn allows the elongation in sequences and reduction in pauses, as well as the feed per dozen egg in laying hens. Further studies are needed to assess the impacts of nano-bromocriptine on other performance parameters. Thus, the improvement of egg production persistency must also go hand in hand with sustainable egg quality and the maintenance of the birds’ health. Abstract The current study aimed to investigate the potential use of nano-bromocriptine in improving the laying performance of late laying hens by modulating the prolactin gene expression. A total of 150 NOVOgen brown laying hens aged 70 weeks were randomly allocated into three groups of 50 birds each. The first group was kept as a control, while the second and the third groups were treated with bromocriptine and nano-bromocriptine, respectively, at a dose of 100 µg/kg body weight per week. The pause days, egg production, feed per dozen egg, and Haugh unit were determined on a monthly basis. Also, the relative prolactin gene expression in the pituitary gland was quantified using qPCR and the number of the ovarian follicles was determined after slaughtering at the 84th week of age. It was found that nano-bromocriptine and bromocriptine improved egg laying performance with minimal pause days, reduced feed per dozen egg, and depressed the relative prolactin gene expression; however, nano-bromocriptine treatment was significantly effective compared to bromocriptine. In conclusion, nano-bromocriptine might be beneficial for elongating sequences and reducing pauses.
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- Ahmed Dawod
- Department of Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Menofia 32897, Egypt; (A.D.); (N.O.); (H.S.H.); (H.M.)
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- Department of Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Menofia 32897, Egypt; (A.D.); (N.O.); (H.S.H.); (H.M.)
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- Department of Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Menofia 32897, Egypt; (A.D.); (N.O.); (H.S.H.); (H.M.)
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Science, Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Group, Applied Organic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt;
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- Center of Excellence for Embryo and Genetic Resources Conservation Bank, Department of Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt;
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- Avian and Rabbit Diseases Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Menofia 32897, Egypt;
- Research and Development Section, PerNaturam GmbH, 56290 Gödenroth, Germany
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- Institute of Poultry Diseases, Free University Berlin, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Menofia 32897, Egypt; (A.D.); (N.O.); (H.S.H.); (H.M.)
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Ouyang Q, Hu S, Li L, Ran M, Zhu J, Zhao Y, Hu B, Hu J, He H, Li L, Wang J. Integrated mRNA and miRNA transcriptome analysis provides novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying goose pituitary development during the embryo-to-hatchling transition. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101380. [PMID: 34358958 PMCID: PMC8350522 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101380] [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: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
It is well established that the endocrine system plays a pivotal role in preparing the avian embryos for the abrupt switch from chorioallantoic to pulmonary respiration during the critical embryo-to-hatchling transition. However, as the master gland of the endocrine system, there has been little research focusing on the molecular mechanisms controlling the development and function of the pituitary gland during the peri-hatch period in birds. In the present study, we aimed to determine the genome-wide mRNA and miRNA transcriptome profiles of the pituitary during the embryo-to-hatchling transition period from embryonic day 22 (E22) to post-hatching day 6 (P6) in the goose (Anser cygnoides). Of note, expression of Anser_cygnoides_newGene_32456 and LOC106031011 were significantly different among these 4 stages (i.e., E22, E26, P2, and P6). Meanwhile, the neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathway was significantly enriched by the DEGs commonly identified among three pairwise comparisons. At the miRNA transcriptome level, there were not commonly identified DE miRNAs among these 4 stages, while the 418 of their predicted target genes were mutually shared. Both the target genes of DE miRNAs in each comparison and these 418 shared target genes were significantly enriched in the ECM-receptor interaction and focal adhesion pathways. In the predicted miRNA-mRNA interaction networks of these 2 pathways, novel_miRNA_467, novel_miRNA_154, and novel_miRNA_340 were the hub miRNAs. In addition, multiple DE miRNAs also showed predicted target relationships with the DEGs associated with extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Among them, expression of novel_miR_120, tgu-miR-92-3p, and novel_miR_398 was significantly negatively correlated with that of LAMC3 (laminin subunit gamma3), suggesting that these miRNAs may regulate pituitary tissue remodeling and functional changes through targeting LAMC3 during development. These identified DE mRNAs and miRNAs as well as their predicted interaction networks involved in regulation of tissue remodeling and cellular functions were most likely to play critical roles in facilitating the embryo-to-hatchling transition. These results provide novel insights into the early developmental process of avian pituitary gland and will help better understand the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Qingyuan Ouyang
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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Vinh NT, Giang NTP, Linh NV, Dang PK, Cahn NX, Giang NTC, Doan BH, Anh NT, Thinh NH. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Candidate Genes Related to Egg Production Traits in Vietnamese Indigenous Chickens. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2020-1298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- NT Vinh
- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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- Viet nam National University of Agriculture, Vietnam
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Effects of Observed Incubation Behavior on Egg Production in Laying Hens of a Commercial Chicken Breed and Detection of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with the Incubation Behavior. J Poult Sci 2021; 59:121-128. [PMID: 35528377 PMCID: PMC9039150 DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0210037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Upon contact with laid eggs, avians initiate incubation behavior and stop laying additional eggs. This phenomenon suggests that the productivity of laying hens in free-range facilities may decrease because of frequent contact with laid eggs. Here, we examined whether hens of a commercial breed exhibit incubation behavior in a free-range facility and whether egg productivity subsequently decreases. One-hour observations were performed twice weekly for 3 weeks, during which 9 of 129 hens (7.0%) exhibited incubation behavior (i.e., sitting on eggs) in the free-range facility and were defined as incubating hens. During 4 d of continuous behavioral observation, incubating and non-incubating hens laid the same number of eggs statistically (4.6 and 3.6, on average, respectively); however, incubating hens spent significantly more time on average incubating the eggs (2071.9 min) than did the non-incubating hens (20.9 min; P<0.05), indicating a clear behavioral difference. Subsequently, the incubation behavior and egg productivity of incubating hens and a Silkie Fowl breed hen, which is known to exhibit typical incubation behavior and cessation of laying, were continuously compared for 27 d. The average minutes spent incubating eggs during the observation period increased in both the incubating hens and Silkie Fowl hen and the total time was almost the same (18,088.5 and 23,092 min, respectively). However, the Silkie Fowl hen stopped laying on day 17 after laying 17 eggs, whereas the incubating hens continued laying throughout the observation period. Incubating hens laid an average of 24.5 eggs, indicating that some hens (at least those of the commercial breed used in our study) can continue laying while exhibiting incubation behavior. A single-nucleotide polymorphism associated with incubation behavior was detected on chromosome 4 through genome-wide association analysis.
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Purwantini D, Santosa RSS, Santosa SA, Susanto A, Candrasari DP, Ismoyowati I. Prolactin gene polymorphisms and associations with reproductive traits in Indonesian local ducks. Vet World 2020; 13:2301-2311. [PMID: 33363319 PMCID: PMC7750233 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.2301-2311] [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: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Aim: Reproductive traits play an important role in population increases and the egg production (EP) abilities of Indonesian local ducks (ILD). The prolactin (PRL) gene is a single chain polypeptide hormone belonging to a family of growth hormone genes that are mainly synthesized in the anterior pituitary gland in all vertebrates. It has a significant effect on reproductive traits and EP. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) present in PRL are a useful molecular marker for EP. This study aimed to identify the PRL polymorphisms based on these SNPs and to uncover the associations with reproductive traits in ILD. Materials and Methods: A total of 280 ILDs consisting of Tegal and Magelang (F0) ducks and their reciprocal crosses, namely, Gallang (F1) and Maggal (F1), were maintained and specific variables were recorded, that is, age at first egg, body weight at first egg, first egg weight, and EP, for 90 days. Allele and genotype frequencies were used to determine the Hardy-Weinberg (H-W) equilibrium. The association between the SNP genotypes of PRL and reproductive traits was analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, following the GLM procedure of SAS. The genotypic effects on the reproductive traits were determined using regression analysis. Results: This study successfully amplified a polymerase chain reaction product of 190 bp, which was used to identify the SNP. Results indicated that PRL in ILDs is polymorphic. A SNP was found at position 164 nt (c.164G >A), consisting of three different genotypes, namely, GG, GA, and AA. The genotypes of Tegal and Magelang (F0), and Gallang (F1) populations were not in H-W equilibrium. The Maggal population (F1) was in H-W equilibrium. Significant associations were detected between the genotypes and EP in all ILDs (p<0.01), following a regression line of y=2.337x+64.605, with a determination coefficient of 0.0188 (r=0.14). Conclusion: PRL can be recommended as a candidate gene for reproductive traits in ILD, especially EP.
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- Faculty of Animal Science, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
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Chen MJ, Pan NX, Wang XQ, Yan HC, Gao CQ. Methionine promotes crop milk protein synthesis through the JAK2-STAT5 signaling during lactation of domestic pigeons (Columba livia). Food Funct 2020; 11:10786-10798. [PMID: 33232416 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02257h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Crop milk is the sole source of nutrition that sustains young pigeons (squabs) throughout growth and development. Protein accounts for approximately 55% of the nutrients in crop milk; however, its regulation mechanism remains unclear. In our study, three experiments were conducted to investigate the possible underlying mechanism of crop milk protein synthesis and nutritional interventions. Isobaric tagging for relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ) analysis found that the Janus activated kinase (JAK)/signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) pathway was significantly up-regulated in breeding pigeons during lactation compared to non-breeding pigeons. Moreover, the serum prolactin (PRL) levels increased, and the protein expression of the PRL receptor (PRLR)/JAK2/STAT5 pathway was significantly up-regulated during lactation. The serum PRL, the PRLR/JAK2/STAT5 pathway, the crop milk protein synthesis, and the squab growth performance were inhibited by bromocriptine mesylate injection, a PRL-specific inhibitor. In addition, dietary supplementation with 0.30% dl-methionine or dl-methionine-dl-methionine (especially 0.30% dl-methionine-dl-methionine), significantly increased serum PRL levels and PRLR/JAK2/STAT5 activity, and improved the crop milk protein synthesis. In conclusion, our results demonstrated that the PRL-induced PRLR/JAK2/STAT5 signaling pathway plays a vital regulatory role in crop milk protein synthesis, and 0.30% dl-methionine-dl-methionine is superior to dl-methionine in promoting crop milk protein synthesis.
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- Meng-Jie Chen
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition Control/Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Du Y, Liu L, He Y, Dou T, Jia J, Ge C. Endocrine and genetic factors affecting egg laying performance in chickens: a review. Br Poult Sci 2020; 61:538-549. [PMID: 32306752 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2020.1758299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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1. Egg-laying performance reflects the overall reproductive performance of breeding hens. The genetic traits for egg-laying performance have low or medium heritability, and, depending on the period involved, usually ranges from 0.16 to 0.64. Egg-laying in chickens is regulated by a combination of environmental, endocrine and genetic factors. 2. The main endocrine factors that regulate egg-laying are gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), prolactin (PRL), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH). 3. In the last three decades, many studies have explored this aspect at a molecular genetic level. Recent studies identified 31 reproductive hormone-based candidate genes that were significantly associated with egg-laying performance. With the development of genome-sequencing technology, 64 new candidate genes and 108 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) related to egg-laying performance have been found using genome-wide association studies (GWAS), providing novel insights into the molecular genetic mechanisms governing egg production. At the same time, microRNAs that regulate genes responsible for egg-laying in chickens were reviewed. 4. Research on endocrinological and genetic factors affecting egg-laying performance will greatly improve the reproductive performance of chickens and promote the protection, development, and utilisation of poultry. This review summarises studies on the endocrine and genetic factors of egg-laying performance in chickens from 1972 to 2019.
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- Y Du
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University , Kunming, Yunnan, The People's Republic of China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Kunming Medical University , Kunming, Yunnan, The People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University , Kunming, Yunnan, The People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University , Kunming, Yunnan, The People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University , Kunming, Yunnan, The People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University , Kunming, Yunnan, The People's Republic of China
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Asiamah Amponsah C, Zou K, Lu LL, Zhang SW, Xue Y, Su Y, Zhao Z. Genetic effects of polymorphisms of candidate genes associated with ovary development and egg production traits in ducks. Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 211:106219. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Li X, Ji W, Sun G, Xiao W, Bian Y, Qing H. Cloning and expression analysis of PRL and PRLR genes in black Muscovy duck. Br Poult Sci 2019; 61:92-96. [PMID: 31630540 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2019.1680800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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1. Prolactin hormone (governed by the PRL gene) is secreted by the anterior pituitary of animals, which combines with its receptor (prolactin receptor, PRLR) to act on target cells. Both PRL and PRLR are mainly associated with reproductive performance. The genetic mechanism of nesting in poultry is not yet clear, and so the aim of the current study was to determine expression patterns of PRL and PRLR at different times across the breeding stages of black Muscovy ducks.2. In this study, the CDS regions of PRL and PRLR were determined by RACE sequencing. The expression levels of PRL and PRLR in the pituitary, ovary and uterus from the black Muscovy duck were compared and analysed during the pre-laying, laying and nesting periods.3. The results showed that PRL and PRLR are highly homologous in a variety of poultry species. The expression of the PRL gene in the pituitary was the highest, which was significantly higher than seen in the ovary and uterus. This trend ran through the entire prenatal period, i.e. the laying period and the nesting period. The expression level of the PRLR gene in the pituitary and ovary was generally low, and expression in the uterus was the highest. There was no significant difference in expression of the PRLR gene between pituitary and ovary during different periods, but the expression level of the PRLR gene in the uterus reached its highest level during the nesting stage, which was significantly higher than seen in the early laying period.
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- X Li
- Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Gene Bank of Waterfowl Resources, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Gene Bank of Waterfowl Resources, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Gene Bank of Waterfowl Resources, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Gene Bank of Waterfowl Resources, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Agri-Animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China.,National Gene Bank of Waterfowl Resources, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China
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Al-Shuhaib MBS, Al-Kafajy FR, Al-Jashami GS. A computational approach for explaining the effect of the prl gene polymorphism on prolactin structure and biological activity in Japanese quails. Anim Biotechnol 2019; 32:273-281. [PMID: 31661660 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2019.1683568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Prolactin is a versatile hormone with multiple activities, including a negative control on egg production. This study was conducted to genotype all the coding portions of the prl gene using PCR-SSCP-sequencing, and to investigate the effects of amino acid substitutions of the prl gene on the structure and function of prolactin in quails using in silico approach. Though all genotyped exons exerted homogenous PCR-SSCP patterns, a total of 12 novel SNPs were detected in the investigated exons, including three SNPs in exon-1, 8 SNPs in exon-2, and one SNP in exon-4. Three adjacent missense SNPs were detected in exon-2, namely H69P, T70P, and S71F. Computational tools indicated obvious deleterious effects of T70P, with less extent to H69P and S71F on prolactin functions and activity, which may lead to limited participation of this hormone in the negative control of egg production. In conclusion, the introduction of in silico prediction has suggested an alternative solution for the breeders to evaluate the effect of each witnessed nsSNP in protein structure and function. The current study suggests three nsSNPs, T70P, T70P, and S71F as strong candidates for the negative effect on prolactin biological activity with a consequent reversal positive effect on egg productivity traits.
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil, Iraq
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Qasim Green University, Al-Qasim, Babil, Iraq
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Bai DP, Hu YQ, Li YB, Huang ZB, Li A. Polymorphisms of the prolactin gene and their association with egg production traits in two Chinese domestic ducks. Br Poult Sci 2019; 60:125-129. [PMID: 30648884 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2019.1567909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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1. Prolactin (PRL) as a polypeptide hormone which plays a crucial role in egg production traits. 2. Polymorphisms of the PRL gene were analysed with DNA sequencing and polymerase chain reaction-single-strand conformation polymorphism methods in two Chinese domestic laying duck breeds (Jinding, n = 400, Youxian, n = 400, respectively). 3. The results showed that one polymorphism was detected (A-412G) in intron 1 of the PRL gene, with three genotypes: AA, AG and GG. Association analysis showed that the ducks with the GG genotype had significantly greater egg production and egg weight than those with AG and AA genotype (p < 0.05). Hence, the 412A > G polymorphism of the PRL gene in intron 1 is a potentially valuable genetic marker for laying duck breeding programmes.
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- D-P Bai
- a College of Animal Sciences , Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University , Fuzhou , China.,b Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo Engineering and Molecular Breeding , Wuhan , China
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- a College of Animal Sciences , Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University , Fuzhou , China
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- a College of Animal Sciences , Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University , Fuzhou , China
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- c Fujian Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health , Fuzhou , China
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- a College of Animal Sciences , Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University , Fuzhou , China
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SINGH UMESH, RAJA TV, ALYETHODI RR, MURTHY KS. Genetic evaluation of Gir bulls under associated herd progeny testing programme. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v89i5.90029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A study was conducted to predict the expected breeding values of 6 Gir bulls inducted under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Cattle. A total of 222 first lactation 305 days records of Gir daughters born between 2013 and 2017 were analyzed by Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) method using Model VIII of LSMLMW software. The BLUP model included the herd-year-season effect as fixed factor and sires as random factor. The overall average expected breeding value (EBV) was 2563.79 kg. The breeding values of Gir sires ranged between –71.13 to +150.71 kg. The results of the study revealed that the BLUP method discriminated the sires for their breeding values to a larger extent so that the genetically superior bulls can be discriminated from the poor bulls. Based on the results, use of frozen semen doses of two Gir bulls, viz. Pankaj and Bhavik is recommended to breed the Gir cows for increasing the milk production in subsequent generations.
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Szalai K, Tempfli K, Lencsés-Varga E, Bali Papp Á. Genotyping of four loci in Hungarian Yellow and broiler chickens. Acta Vet Hung 2019; 67:1-10. [PMID: 30922096 DOI: 10.1556/004.2019.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Traditional selection has led to remarkable differences in allele frequencies among various chicken breeds. Indigenous and broiler-type chicken populations were genotyped for polymorphisms in thyroid hormone responsive Spot14α, prolactin (PRL), IGF-binding protein 2 (IGFBP2), and somatostatin (SST) genes in order to determine potential utilisation type-associated allele frequencies. Significant (P < 0.05) differences were detected between Hungarian Yellow and broiler populations for Spot14α, PRL, and IGFBP2 allele frequencies, whereas the same SST allele (A) was fixed in both groups. In this study, the most significant associations (P < 0.05) were found between the IGFBP2 genotypes and the measured traits (body weight, carcass weight, breast muscle weight with or without skin, breast muscle weight as a percentage of carcass weight) in the broiler population. The results can be applied for the evaluation of polymorphism effects in the analysed populations; however, contradictory allele effects in different breeds and hybrids indicate the need for cautious marker utilisation in selection programmes.
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- Klaudia Szalai
- Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Vár 4, H-9200 Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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- Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Vár 4, H-9200 Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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- Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Vár 4, H-9200 Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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- Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Vár 4, H-9200 Mosonmagyaróvár, Hungary
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Kulibaba RA. The Genetic Structure Specificities of the Population of the Rhode-Island Red Chicken Breed by Quantitative Trait Loci. CYTOL GENET+ 2018. [DOI: 10.3103/s009545271803009x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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An Alternative Method for Long-Term Culture of Chicken Embryonic Stem Cell In Vitro. Stem Cells Int 2018; 2018:2157451. [PMID: 29861740 PMCID: PMC5971340 DOI: 10.1155/2018/2157451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Chicken embryonic stem cells (cESCs) obtained from stage X embryos provide a novel model for the study of avian embryonic development. A new way to maintain cESCs for a long period in vitro still remains unexplored. We found that the cESCs showed stem cell-like properties in vitro for a long term with the support of DF-1 feeder and basic culture medium supplemented with human basic fibroblast growth factor (hbFGF), mouse stem cell factor (mSCF), and human leukemia inhibitory factor (hLIF). During the long culture period, the cESCs showed typical ES cell morphology and expressed primitive stem cell markers with a relatively stable proliferation rate and high telomerase activity. These cells also exhibited the capability to differentiate into cardiac myocytes, smooth muscle cells, neural cells, osteoblast, and adipocyte in vitro. Chimera chickens were produced by cESCs cultured for 25 passages with this new culture system. The experiments showed that DF-1 was the optimal feeder and hbFGF was an important factor for maintaining the pluripotency of cESCs in vitro.
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Liu L, Xiao Q, Gilbert ER, Cui Z, Zhao X, Wang Y, Yin H, Li D, Zhang H, Zhu Q. Whole-transcriptome analysis of atrophic ovaries in broody chickens reveals regulatory pathways associated with proliferation and apoptosis. Sci Rep 2018; 8:7231. [PMID: 29739971 PMCID: PMC5940789 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-25103-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Broodiness in laying hens results in atrophy of the ovary and consequently decreases productivity. However, the regulatory mechanisms that drive ovary development remain elusive. Thus, we collected atrophic ovaries (AO) from 380-day-old broody chickens (BC) and normal ovaries (NO) from even-aged egg-laying hens (EH) for RNA sequencing. We identified 3,480 protein-coding transcripts that were differentially expressed (DE), including 1,719 that were down-regulated and 1,761 that were up-regulated in AO. There were 959 lncRNA transcripts that were DE, including 56 that were down-regulated and 903 that were up-regulated. Among the116 miRNAs that were DE, 79 were down-regulated and 37 were up-regulated in AO. Numerous DE protein-coding transcripts and target genes for miRNAs/lncRNAs were significantly enriched in reproductive processes, cell proliferation, and apoptosis pathways. A miRNA-intersection gene-pathway network was constructed by considering target relationships and correlation of the expression levels between ovary development-related genes and miRNAs. We also constructed a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network by integrating competing relationships between protein-coding genes and lncRNA transcripts, and identified several lncRNA transcripts predicted to regulate the CASP6, CYP1B1, GADD45, MMP2, and SMAS2 genes. In conclusion, we discovered protein-coding genes, miRNAs, and lncRNA transcripts that are candidate regulators of ovary development in broody chickens.
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- Lingbin Liu
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, 24061, Virginia, USA
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, 24061, Virginia, USA
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, 24061, Virginia, USA
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 611130, Sichuan Province, China.
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Mitrofanova OV, Dementeva NV, Krutikova AA, Yurchenko OP, Vakhrameev AB, Terletskiy VP. Association of polymorphic variants in MSTN, PRL, and DRD2 genes with intensity of young animal growth in Pushkin breed chickens. CYTOL GENET+ 2017. [DOI: 10.3103/s0095452717030082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ocłoń E, Leśniak-Walentyn A, Solomon G, Shpilman M, Hrabia A, Gertler A. Comparison of in vitro bioactivity of chicken prolactin and mammalian lactogenic hormones. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2017; 240:27-34. [PMID: 27641684 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2016.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2016] [Revised: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Recombinant chicken prolactin, expressed in Escherichia coli as an unfolded protein, was successfully refolded and purified to homogeneity as a monomeric protein. Its biological activity was evidenced by its ability to interact with rabbit prolactin receptor extracellular domain and stimulate prolactin receptor-mediated proliferation in three cell types possessing mammalian prolactin receptors. Chicken prolactin activity in those assays was 20-100-fold lower than that of mammalian lactogenic hormones, likely due to lower affinity for mammalian prolactin receptors and not to improper refolding, because in two homologous bioassays, chicken prolactin activity was equal to or higher than that of ovine prolactin and the CD spectra of chicken and human prolactin were almost identical. Our results using seven mammalian lactogenic hormones from five species in three bioassays revealed the major role of species specificity in testing biological activity in vitro. Heterologous bioassays may be misleading and homologous assays are strongly recommended for predicting the activity of species-specific lactogenic hormones in vivo.
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- Ewa Ocłoń
- Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 76100, Israel; Department of Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Al Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 76100, Israel; Department of Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Al Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Al Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 76100, Israel.
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Transcriptome sequencing reveals genetic mechanisms underlying the transition between the laying and brooding phases and gene expression changes associated with divergent reproductive phenotypes in chickens. Mol Biol Rep 2016; 43:977-89. [PMID: 27389590 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-016-4033-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Transition from laying to incubation behavior in chicken is an interesting topic in reproductive biology. The decline of incubation behavior in chicken population has led to considerable phenotypic differences in reproductive traits between breeds. However, the exact genetic mechanism of the reproductive phase transition still largely unknown and little is known about the gene expression changes that contribute to the phenotypic differences. We performed mRNA sequencing to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the transition from laying to brooding and to detect difference in gene regulation underlying the phenotypic diversification using two chicken breeds. The majority of gene expression changes during phase transition were steroidogenesis and hormone-releasing genes. Brooding chickens shared a conservative pattern of greatly inhibited steroidogenic enzyme genes in the pituitary gland, therefore, low levels of steroidogenic enzymes might result in reproductive defects such as ovary regression and brooding onset. The conserved network responsible for brooding behavior was maintained by steroid biosynthesis and hormonal interactions. Interestingly, three transcription factors, SREBF2, NR5A1 and PGR, act as central signal modulators of steroid biosynthesis and hormonal interactions during the transition from laying to brooding modes at the molecular level. Furthermore, Genes correlated with protein synthesis and accumulation showed expression variation between breeds, which might result in different concentrations of and sensitivities to reproduction-related hormones. This study provided a new insight in neuroendocrine system at the molecular level, and helps to understand the genetic and hormonal responses that ultimately translate into behavior in chicken.
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Yu J, Lou Y, He K, Yang S, Yu W, Han L, Zhao A. Goose broodiness is involved in granulosa cell autophagy and homeostatic imbalance of follicular hormones. Poult Sci 2016; 95:1156-64. [PMID: 26908882 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pew006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Broodiness is observed in most domestic fowls and influences egg production. The goose is one of the most important waterfowls, having strong broody behavior. However, whether autophagy and follicular internal environment play a role in the broodiness behavior of goose is unknown. In this report, we analyzed the follicular internal environment and granulosa cell autophagy of goose follicles. The results show that the contents of hormones, including prolactin (PRL), progesterone (P4), and estradiol (E2), increased in broody goose follicles. Most importantly, the level of granulosa cell autophagy in broody goose follicles was elevated, detected by electron microscopy and western blotting. Also, the expressions of positive regulators of autophagy, including miR-7, miR-29, miR-100, miR-181, PRLR, LC3, p53,Beclin1, Atg9, and Atg12, were up-regulated and the expressions of negative regulators of autophagy, including miR-34b and miR-34c, were down-regulated in broody goose follicles. Our results suggest that goose broodiness is involved in increased granulosa cell autophagy and homeostasis imbalance of internal environment in the follicles. This work contributes to our knowledge of goose broodiness and may influence egg production.
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- Jing Yu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, 88 Huanbei Road, Lin'an 311300, China
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Hu Q, Meng Y, Tian H, Chen S, Xiao H. Cloning, expression of, and evidence of positive selection for, the prolactin receptor gene in Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus). JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART B-MOLECULAR AND DEVELOPMENTAL EVOLUTION 2015; 324:707-19. [PMID: 26526303 DOI: 10.1002/jez.b.22659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Prolactin receptor (PRLR) is a protein associated with reproduction in mammals and with osmoregulation in fish. In this study, the complete length of Chinese giant salamander Andrias davidianus prolactin receptor (AD-prlr) was cloned. Andrias davidianus prlr expression was high in the kidney, pituitary, and ovary and low in other examined tissues. The AD-prlr levels were higher in ovary than in testis, and increased in ovaries with age from 1 to 6 years. To determine effect of exogenous androgen and aromatase inhibitor on AD-prlr expression, methyltestosterone (MT) and letrozole (LE) were injected, resulting in decreased AD-prlr in both brain and ovary, with MT repressing prlr transcription more rapidly than did LE. The molecular evolution of prlr was assessed, and found to have undergone a complex evolution process. The obranch-site test detected four positively selected sites in ancestral lineages prior to the separation of mammals and birds. Fourteen sites underwent positive selection in ancestral lineages of birds and six were positively selected in amphibians. The site model showed that 16, 7, and 30 sites underwent positive selection in extant mammals, amphibians, and birds, respectively. The positively selected sites in amphibians were located outside the transmembrane domain, with four in the extracellular and three in the intracellular domain, indicating that the transmembrane region might be conserved and essential for protein function. Our findings provide a basis for further studies of AD-prlr function and molecular evolution in Chinese giant salamander. J. Exp. Zool. (Mol. Dev. Evol.) 324B: 707-719, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, China.,Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Key Laboratory of Sustainable Development of Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Qingdao, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Tempfli K, Konrád S, Kovácsné Gaál K, Pongrácz L, Bali Papp Á. Prolactin, dopamine receptor D1 and Spot14α polymorphisms affect production traits of Hungarian Yellow hens. Livest Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2015.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Zhang DX, Xu ZQ, He J, Ji CL, Zhang Y, Zhang XQ. Polymorphisms in the 5′-flanking regions of the GH, PRL, and Pit-1 genes with Muscovy duck egg production1. J Anim Sci 2015; 93:28-34. [DOI: 10.2527/jas.2014-8071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- D. X. Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural Univ., Guangdong 510642, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural Univ., Guangdong 510642, P. R. China
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- Wens Nanfang Poultry Breeding Co. Ltd., Yunfu, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Wens Nanfang Poultry Breeding Co. Ltd., Yunfu, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Wens Nanfang Poultry Breeding Co. Ltd., Yunfu, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural Univ., Guangdong 510642, P. R. China
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Shimmura T, Maruyama Y, Fujino S, Kamimura E, Uetake K, Tanaka T. Persistent effect of broody hens on behaviour of chickens. Anim Sci J 2014; 86:214-20. [PMID: 25039794 DOI: 10.1111/asj.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 03/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We reported previously that behavioral development of chicks was promoted remarkably by the presence of a broody hen. Here we report that these effects at an early age persist after maturity. A total of 60 female chicks were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: six pens with five chicks (brooded group) each were reared by a broody hen and six pens with five chicks (non-brooded group) each were provided with an infrared heating lamp. We evaluated the persistent effects of broody hens by measures of behavior, physical condition and production at 9, 16, 35 and 55 weeks of age. The numbers of threatening, aggressive pecking, fighting and severe feather pecking behaviors were higher in non-brooded than in brooded chickens (all P < 0.05). Egg production was lower in brooded than in non-brooded chickens (P < 0.05), while the number of brooding chickens was higher in the brooded than in the non-brooded group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the presence of broody hens at an early stage of chicks' lives has a persistent effect on behavior. Although brooded chickens showed more brooding and lower egg production than non-brooded chickens, feather pecking and aggressive interaction were decreased in brooded hens.
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- Tsuyoshi Shimmura
- Division of Seasonal Biology, National Institute for Basic Biology, Okazaki, Japan; Department of Basic Biology, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Miura, Japan; Graduate School of Bioagricultural Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan; School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Sagamihara, Japan
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Chen F, Li J, Zhang H, Xu J, Tao Z, Shen J, Shen J, Lu L, Li C. Identification of differentially expressed known and novel miRNAs in broodiness of goose. Mol Biol Rep 2014; 41:2767-77. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-014-3131-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/11/2014] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Relationship between the Production Traits and three Candidate Genes in the Prolactin’s In/Del×In/Del Population of Silkie Fowl. J Poult Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0130075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Li DY, Zhang L, Trask JS, Xu HL, Yin HD, Zhu Q. Genetic effects of polymorphisms in the prolactin receptor gene on chicken reproductive traits. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1071/an12178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Prolactin receptor (PRLR) is a single transmembrane protein through which prolactin plays a wide variety of physiological roles in vertebrates. Markers of alleles for the PRLR gene were assessed for the association with six reproductive traits (bodyweight at first egg; egg weight at first egg; age at first egg; number of eggs at 300 days of age; bodyweight at 300 days of age; and egg weight at 300 days of age) in a single generation of the Erlang Mountain Chicken. Five single-nucleotide polymorphisms were detected in the PRLR gene by sequencing pooled DNA samples. Genotypes were identified using PCR-single strand conformational polymorphism and direct PCR-sequencing methods. The GLM procedure was used to estimate the association between genotypes and reproductive traits. The results showed that at the P1 locus, individuals with genotype TT had shorter age at first egg and greater number of eggs at 300 days of age than those with genotype CC (P < 0.01). Our findings suggest that the single-nucleotide polymorphism g.-14A > G at P1 locus could be a potential genetic marker for age at first egg and number of eggs at 300 days of age in the Erlang Mountain Chicken and haplotype ATGTT might be advantageous for reproductive traits.
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Kulibaba RA, Podstreshnyi AP. Prolactin and growth hormone gene polymorphisms in chicken lines of Ukrainian selection. CYTOL GENET+ 2012. [DOI: 10.3103/s0095452712060060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chang MT, Cheng YS, Huang MC. Association of prolactin haplotypes with reproductive traits in Tsaiya ducks. Anim Reprod Sci 2012; 135:91-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2011] [Revised: 07/17/2012] [Accepted: 08/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Shen X, Zeng H, Xie L, He J, Li J, Xie X, Luo C, Xu H, Zhou M, Nie Q, Zhang X. The GTPase activating Rap/RanGAP domain-like 1 gene is associated with chicken reproductive traits. PLoS One 2012; 7:e33851. [PMID: 22496769 PMCID: PMC3322132 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0033851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2011] [Accepted: 02/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Abundant evidence indicates that chicken reproduction is strictly regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad (HPG) axis, and the genes included in the HPG axis have been studied extensively. However, the question remains as to whether any other genes outside of the HPG system are involved in regulating chicken reproduction. The present study was aimed to identify, on a genome-wide level, novel genes associated with chicken reproductive traits. Methodology/Principal Finding Suppressive subtractive hybridization (SSH), genome-wide association study (GWAS), and gene-centric GWAS were used to identify novel genes underlying chicken reproduction. Single marker-trait association analysis with a large population and allelic frequency spectrum analysis were used to confirm the effects of candidate genes. Using two full-sib Ningdu Sanhuang (NDH) chickens, GARNL1 was identified as a candidate gene involved in chicken broodiness by SSH analysis. Its expression levels in the hypothalamus and pituitary were significantly higher in brooding chickens than in non-brooding chickens. GWAS analysis with a NDH two tail sample showed that 2802 SNPs were significantly associated with egg number at 300 d of age (EN300). Among the 2802 SNPs, 2 SNPs composed a block overlapping the GARNL1 gene. The gene-centric GWAS analysis with another two tail sample of NDH showed that GARNL1 was strongly associated with EN300 and age at first egg (AFE). Single marker-trait association analysis in 1301 female NDH chickens confirmed that variation in this gene was related to EN300 and AFE. The allelic frequency spectrum of the SNP rs15700989 among 5 different populations supported the above associations. Western blotting, RT-PCR, and qPCR were used to analyze alternative splicing of the GARNL1 gene. RT-PCR detected 5 transcripts and revealed that the transcript, which has a 141 bp insertion, was expressed in a tissue-specific manner. Conclusions/Significance Our findings demonstrate that the GARNL1 gene contributes to chicken reproductive traits.
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- Xu Shen
- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Biotechnology Institute, Jiang Xi Education College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, Guangzhou, China
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Bhattacharya TK, Chatterjee RN, Sharma RP, Rajkumar U, Niranjan M, Reddy BLN. Association of polymorphism in the prolactin promoter and egg quality traits in laying hens. Br Poult Sci 2012; 52:551-7. [PMID: 22029781 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2011.617727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Single strand conformation polymorphism analysis and DNA sequencing was performed in White Leghorn hens to explore the polymorphisms present in the promoter of the prolactin gene. The effects of different genotypes on egg production and quality traits were determined, and expression of the prolactin gene in different genotypes was quantified by real time-PCR. Five genotypes and four alleles at each of two Fragments of the promoter were found, of which the FG genotype in Fragment 1 and the PQ genotype in Fragment 2 were the most predominant genotypes. The genotypes of Fragment 1 had significant effects (P < 0·05) on Haugh unit, albumen weight, albumen percentage and shell percentage at 40 weeks of age; egg weight and yolk index at 52 weeks of age; and egg weight at 64 weeks of age. Prolactin expression in the genotypes of Fragment 1 differed significantly and GH genotyped birds had the highest level of expression. The genotypes of Fragment 2 did not show any significant differences of expression. It was concluded that the prolactin gene promoter was highly polymorphic, and had significant effects on egg quality traits in White Leghorn hens.
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- T K Bhattacharya
- Molecular Genetics and Breeding Lab, Project Directorate on Poultry, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, India.
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Chen J, Wang G, Cai Y. High mutation rate in prolactin intron 2 regulates egg-laying performance in Wanjiang white goose. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2011.607688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Zhao XH, Wang JY, Zhang GX, Wei Y, Gu YP, Yu YB. Single nucleotide polymorphism in the STAT5b gene is associated with body weight and reproductive traits of the Jinghai Yellow chicken. Mol Biol Rep 2011; 39:4177-83. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-011-1202-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2011] [Accepted: 07/11/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chen J, Liu H, Cai Y, Wang G, Liu H, Li J. Mutations in the exon 10 of prolactin receptor gene change the egg production performance in Wanjiang white goose. Mol Biol Rep 2011; 39:475-83. [PMID: 21559838 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-011-0761-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2010] [Accepted: 04/27/2011] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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To select the molecular genetic markers related to egg performance of Wanjiang white goose, prolactin receptor gene (PRLR) was adopted to be a candidate gene in our study. Five pairs of primers (P1-P5) were designed to detect the SNPs of PRLR gene by PCR-SSCP method. The results revealed that polymorphisms were discovered in the PCR products amplified with P4 primers in PRLR exon 10, three genotypes were found: AA, AB and AC. The sequence of AB genotype is the same as original sequence (DQ660982) in NCBI. There are five mutations in AA genotype: C→A at 840 bp, C→T at 862 bp, T→C at 875 bp, T→A at 963 bp, A→T at 989 bp, resulting in amino acid mutations: His→Asn, Thr→Ile, Asn→Lys, Thr→Ser, and synonymous mutation at 875 bp. Sequencing revealed five mutations in AC genotype: G→T at 816 bp, A→T at 861 bp, C→T at 862 bp, T→C at 875 bp, A→G at 948 bp, causing amino acid mutations of Val→Phe, Thr→Phe, synonymous mutations at 875 and 963 bp. Besides, there are an N-glycosylation site (NQSR), three casein kinase II phosphorylation sites including SIIE, SKTE, and SLMD in AA genotype; three casein kinase II phosphorylation sites including SIIE, SKTE, and TLMD in AB genotype; three casein kinase II phosphorylation sites including SIFE, SKTE, and TLMD in AC genotype. The annual egg yielding of AB genotype geese are significantly more than those of AA and AC genotype geese on the average (P<0.05). It is suggested for the first time that PRLR is a promising candidate gene that can affect egg performance in Wanjiang white goose.
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- Jie Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241000, China
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Bhattacharya T, Chatterjee R, Sharma R, Rajkumar U, Niranjan M. Genetic polymorphism at 5′ flanking region of the prolactin gene and its effect on egg quality traits in naked neck chickens. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2011.565224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Novel SNPs of the Bovine PRLR Gene Associated with Milk Production Traits. Biochem Genet 2010; 49:177-89. [DOI: 10.1007/s10528-010-9397-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2009] [Accepted: 10/19/2010] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Liu W, Sun D, Yu Y, Li G, Tang S, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y. Association of Janus kinase 2 polymorphisms with growth and reproduction traits in chickens. Poult Sci 2010; 89:2573-9. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2010-00988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Jiang R, Chen X, Geng Z. Broodiness, egg production, and correlations between broody traits in an indigenous chicken breed. Poult Sci 2010; 89:1094-6. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2009-00621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Zhou M, Du Y, Nie Q, Liang Y, Luo C, Zeng H, Zhang X. Associations between polymorphisms in the chickenVIPgene, egg production and broody traits. Br Poult Sci 2010; 51:195-203. [DOI: 10.1080/00071661003745786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lü A, Hu X, Chen H, Dong Y, Pang Y. Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the prolactin receptor (PRLR) gene and its association with growth traits in Chinese cattle. Mol Biol Rep 2010; 38:261-6. [PMID: 20349144 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-010-0103-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2009] [Accepted: 03/16/2010] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Genetic polymorphism of the prolactin receptor (PRLR) gene was detected by PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing methods in 665 individuals from five Chinese cattle breeds. The results showed that at the P1 locus, three observed genotypes (AA, AB and BB), two linked SNPs (G1267A and T1268C), and one missense mutation (S18N) within a putative signal peptide were determined. The frequencies of haplotypes A and B in the five breeds were 0.596-0.802 and 0.198-0.404, respectively. Polymorphism of the PRLR gene was shown to be significantly associated with growth traits in the Nanyang breed. Individuals with genotype BB had greater hucklebone width, body weight and average daily gain than those with genotype AA at 6 months old (P<0.01), as well as better body height, body length and heart girth when 6 months (P<0.05). This study revealed for the first time that the PRLR gene is a promising candidate gene that affects growth traits in cattle.
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- Aijun Lü
- School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Biotechnology on Medicinal Plants of Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou Normal University, Xuzhou, 221116, China.
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Xu H, Shen X, Zhou M, Fang M, Zeng H, Nie Q, Zhang X. The genetic effects of the dopamine D1 receptor gene on chicken egg production and broodiness traits. BMC Genet 2010; 11:17. [PMID: 20199684 PMCID: PMC2848132 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2156-11-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2009] [Accepted: 03/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The elevation of egg production and the inhibition of incubation behavior are the aims of modern poultry production. Prolactin (PRL) gene is confirmed to be critical for the onset and maintenance of these reproductive behaviors in birds. Through PRL, dopamine D1 receptor (DRD1) was also involved in the regulation of chicken reproductive behavior. However, the genetic effects of this gene on chicken egg production and broodiness have not been studied extensively. The objective of this research was to evaluate the genetic effects of the DRD1 gene on chicken egg production and broodiness traits. Results In this study, the chicken DRD1 gene was screened for the polymorphisms by cloning and sequencing and 29 variations were identified in 3,342 bp length of this gene. Seven single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) among these variations, including a non-synonymous mutation (A+505G, Ser169Gly), were located in the coding region and were chosen to analyze their association with chicken egg production and broodiness traits in 644 Ningdu Sanhuang individuals. Two SNPs, G+123A and C+1107T, were significantly associated with chicken broody frequency (P < 0.05). Significant association was also found between the G+1065A - C+1107T haplotypes and chicken broody frequency (P < 0.05). In addition, the haplotypes of G+123A and T+198C were significantly associated with weight of first egg (EW) (P = 0.03). On the other hand, the distribution of the DRD1 mRNA was observed and the expression difference was compared between broodiness and non-broodiness chickens. The DRD1 mRNA was predominantly expressed in subcutaneous fat and abdominal fat of non-broodiness chicken, and then in heart, kidney, oviduct, glandular stomach, hypothalamus, and pituitary. In subcutaneous fat and abdominal fat, the level of non-broodiness was 26 to 28 times higher than that of broodiness. In pituitary, it was 5-fold higher. In heart, oviduct, and kidney, a 2-3 times decrease from non-broodiness to broodiness was displayed. In glandular stomach and hypothalamus, the level seen in non-broodiness and broodiness was almost the same. Conclusion The polymorphisms of the DRD1 gene and their haplotypes were associated with chicken broody frequency and some egg production traits. The mRNA distribution was significant different between broodiness and non-broodiness chickens.
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- Haiping Xu
- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, Guangdong, China.
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Xu H, Shen X, Zhou M, Luo C, Kang L, Liang Y, Zeng H, Nie Q, Zhang D, Zhang X. The dopamine D2 receptor gene polymorphisms associated with chicken broodiness. Poult Sci 2010; 89:428-38. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2009-00428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lü A, Hu X, Chen H, Jiang J, Zhang C, Xu H, Gao X. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in bovine PRL gene and their associations with milk production traits in Chinese Holsteins. Mol Biol Rep 2009; 37:547-51. [PMID: 19714484 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-009-9762-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2009] [Accepted: 08/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Aijun Lü
- Institute of Cellular and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Biotechnology on Medicinal Plants of Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou Normal University, Xuzhou, China.
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