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Yu H, Zhang K, Cheng G, Mei C, Wang H, Zan L. Genome-wide analysis reveals genomic diversity and signatures of selection in Qinchuan beef cattle. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:558. [PMID: 38834950 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10482-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Indigenous Chinese cattle have abundant genetic diversity and a long history of artificial selection, giving local breeds advantages in adaptability, forage tolerance and resistance. The detection of selective sweeps and comparative genome analysis of selected breeds and ancestral populations provide a basis for understanding differences among breeds and for the identification and utilization of candidate genes. We investigated genetic diversity, population structure, and signatures of selection using genome-wide sequencing data for a new breed of Qinchuan cattle (QNC, n = 21), ancestral Qinchuan cattle (QCC, n = 20), and Zaosheng cattle (ZSC, n = 19). RESULTS A population structure analysis showed that the ancestry components of QNC and ZSC were similar. In addition, the QNC and ZSC groups showed higher proportions of European taurine ancestry than that of QCC, and this may explain the larger body size of QNC, approaching that of European cattle under long-term domestication and selection. A neighbor-joining tree revealed that QCC individuals were closely related, whereas QNC formed a distinct group. To search for signatures of selection in the QNC genome, we evaluated nucleotide diversity (θπ), the fixation index (FST) and Tajima's D. Overlapping selective sweeps were enriched for one KEGG pathway, the apelin signaling pathway, and included five candidate genes (MEF2A, SMAD2, CAMK4, RPS6, and PIK3CG). We performed a comprehensive review of genomic variants in QNC, QCC, and ZSC using whole-genome sequencing data. QCC was rich in novel genetic diversity, while diversity in QNC and ZSC cattle was reduced due to strong artificial selection, with divergence from the original cattle. CONCLUSIONS We identified candidate genes associated with production traits. These results support the success of selective breeding and can guide further breeding and resource conservation of Qinchuan cattle.
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- Hengwei Yu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, No.22 Xinong Road, Yangling, 712100, China
- National Beef Cattle Improvement Center, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
- National Beef Cattle Improvement Center, Yangling, 712100, China.
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Chen A, Wang Q, Zhao X, Wang G, Zhang X, Ren X, Zhang Y, Cheng X, Yu X, Mei X, Wang H, Guo M, Jiang X, Wei G, Wang X, Jiang R, Guo X, Ning Z, Qu L. Molecular genetic foundation of a sex-linked tailless trait in Hongshan chicken by whole genome data analysis. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103685. [PMID: 38603937 PMCID: PMC11017342 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103685] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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As a Chinese local chicken breed, Hongshan chickens have 2 kinds of tail feather phenotypes, normal and taillessness. Our previous studies showed that taillessness was a sex-linked dominant trait. Abnormal development of the tail vertebrae could be explained this phenomenon in some chicken breeds. However, the number of caudal vertebrae in rumpless Hongshan chickens was normal, so rumplessness in Hongshan chicken was not related to the development of the caudal vertebrae. Afterwards, we found that rumplessness in Hongshan was due to abnormal development of tail feather rather than abnormal development of caudal vertebrae. In order to understand the genetic foundation of the rumplessness of Hongshan chickens, we compared and reanalyzed 2 sets of data in normal and rumpless Hongshan chickens from our previous studies. By joint analysis of genome-wide selection signature analysis and genome-wide association approach, we found that 1 overlapping gene (EDIL3) and 16 peak genes (ENSGALG00000051843, ENSGALG00000053498, ENSGALG00000054800, KIF27, PTPRD, ENSGALG00000047579, ENSGALG00000041052, ARHGEF28, CAMK4, SERINC5, ENSGALG00000050776, ERCC8, MCC, ADAMTS19, ENSGALG00000053322, CHRNA8) located on the Z chromosome was associated with the rumpless trait. The results of this study furtherly revealed the molecular mechanism of the rumpless trait in Hongshan chickens, and identified the candidate genes associated with this trait. Our results will help to improve the shape of chicken tail feathers and to rise individual economic value in some specific market in China.
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- Anqi Chen
- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Mariculture Biobreeding and Sustainable Goods, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Qingliu Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Aquatic Products Center, Sanming, China
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- VVBK Animal Medical Diagnostic Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China.
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Lin R, Li H, Lin W, Yang F, Bao X, Pan C, Lai L, Lin W. Whole-genome selection signature differences between Chaohu and Ji'an red ducks. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:522. [PMID: 38802792 PMCID: PMC11131323 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10339-6] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Assessing the genetic structure of local varieties and understanding their genetic data are crucial for effective management and preservation. However, the genetic differences among local breeds require further explanation. To enhance our understanding of their population structure and genetic diversity, we conducted a genome-wide comparative study of Chaohu and Ji'an Red ducks using genome sequence and restriction site-associated DNA sequencing technology. Our analysis revealed a distinct genetic distinction between the two breeds, leading to divided groups. The phylogenetic tree for Chaohu duck displayed two branches, potentially indicating minimal impact from artificial selection. Additionally, our ROH (runs of homozygosity) analysis revealed that Chaohu ducks had a lower average inbreeding coefficient than Ji'an Red ducks. We identified several genomic regions with high genetic similarity in these indigenous duck breeds. By conducting a selective sweep analysis, we identified 574 candidate genes associated with muscle growth (BMP2, ITGA8, MYLK, and PTCH1), fat deposits (ELOVL1 and HACD2), and pigmentation (ASIP and LOC101797494). These results offer valuable insights for the further enhancement and conservation of Chinese indigenous duck breeds.
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- Ruiyi Lin
- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China.
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Nowak B, Mucha A, Zatoń-Dobrowolska M, Chrostowski G, Kruszyński W. Genetic basis of sow hyperprolificacy and litter size optimization based on a genome-wide association study. Theriogenology 2024; 218:119-125. [PMID: 38325148 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.01.035] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Over the last few decades, there has been a constant increase in sow litter size, the consequences of which include parturition duration extension, an increase in the percentage of stillborn and hypoxic piglets, and increased variation in piglet birth weight, which reduces their vitality. As such, it seems clear that further increasing sow fertility will generate difficulties and costs in rearing numerous litters with low birth weights. Therefore, the current study aimed to analyze the genetic background of sow hyperprolifcacy using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). The research included 144 sows in the maternal component, divided into two equal groups. The first group (control) consisted of females giving birth to the optimal number of piglets in their third and fourth litters (14-16), while the second group (cases) included those with excessive litter size (>16). The analyzed sows were genotyped using Illumina's PorcineSNP60v2 BeadChip microarray, comprising 64,232 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Statistical analysis using R included quality control of genotyping data and GWAS analysis based on five logistic regression models (dominant, codominant, overdominant, recessive, and log-additive) with a single SNP marker as the explanatory variable. On this basis, one SNP (SIRI0000069) was identified on chromosome seven within the EFCAB11 (EF-hand calcium binding domain 11) gene that had a statistically significant effect on sow hyperprolificacy. Additionally, ten SNPs (INRA0007631, ALGA0011600, ALGA0043433, ALGA0043428, M1GA0010535 ALGA00443338, ALGA0087116, MARC0056787, ALGA0112928, and ALGA0089047) had a relationship with the analyzed feature at a level close to significance, set at 1-5. These SNPs appear important since they are located on chromosomes on which a large number of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and SNPs associated with reproductive characteristics, including litter size, have been identified.
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- Błażej Nowak
- Department of Genetics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kożuchowska 7, 51-631, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Genetics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kożuchowska 7, 51-631, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kożuchowska 7, 51-631, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kożuchowska 7, 51-631, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Kożuchowska 7, 51-631, Wrocław, Poland
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Qi H, Deng Z, Ye F, Gou J, Huang M, Xiang H, Li H. Analysis of the differentially expressed genes in the combs and testes of Qingyuan partridge roosters at different developmental stages. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:33. [PMID: 38177997 PMCID: PMC10768254 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-09960-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The sexual maturity of chickens is an important economic trait, and the breeding of precocious and delayed puberty roosters is an important selection strategy for broilers. The comb serves as an important secondary sexual characteristic of roosters and determines their sexual precocity. Moreover, comb development is closely associated with gonad development in roosters. However, the underlying molecular mechanism regulating the sexual maturity of roosters has not yet been fully explored. RESULTS In order to identify the genes related to precocious puberty in Qingyuan partridge roosters, and based on the synchrony of testis and combs development, combined with histological observation and RNA-seq method, the developmental status and gene expression profile of combs and testis were obtained. The results showed that during the early growth and development period (77 days of age), the development of combs and testis was significant in the high comb (H) group versus the low comb (L) group (p < 0.05); however, the morphological characteristic of the comb and testicular tissues converged during the late growth and development period (112 days of age) in the H and L groups. Based on these results, RNA-sequencing analysis was performed on the comb and testis tissues of the 77 and 112 days old Qingyuan Partridge roosters with different comb height traits. GO and KEGG analysis enrichment analysis showed that the differentially expressed genes were primarily enriched in MAPK signaling, VEGF signaling, and retinol metabolism pathways. Moreover, weighted correlation network analysis and module co-expression network analysis identified WNT6, AMH, IHH, STT3A, PEX16, KPNA7, CATHL2, ROR2, PAMR1, WISP2, IL17REL, NDRG4, CYP26B1, and CRHBP as the key genes associated with the regulation of precocity and delayed puberty in Qingyuan Partridge roosters. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we identified the key regulatory genes of sexual precocity in roosters, which provide a theoretical basis for understanding the developmental differences between precocious and delayed puberty in roosters.
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- Hao Qi
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, College of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, 528225, Foshan, Guangdong, China.
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Braz CU, Passamonti MM, Khatib H. Characterization of genomic regions escaping epigenetic reprogramming in sheep. ENVIRONMENTAL EPIGENETICS 2023; 10:dvad010. [PMID: 38496251 PMCID: PMC10944287 DOI: 10.1093/eep/dvad010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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The mammalian genome undergoes two global epigenetic reprogramming events during the establishment of primordial germ cells and in the pre-implantation embryo after fertilization. These events involve the erasure and re-establishment of DNA methylation marks. However, imprinted genes and transposable elements (TEs) maintain their DNA methylation signatures to ensure normal embryonic development and genome stability. Despite extensive research in mice and humans, there is limited knowledge regarding environmentally induced epigenetic marks that escape epigenetic reprogramming in other species. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the characteristics and locations of genomic regions that evade epigenetic reprogramming in sheep, as well as to explore the biological functions of the genes within these regions. In a previous study, we identified 107 transgenerationally inherited differentially methylated cytosines (DMCs) in the F1 and F2 generations in response to a paternal methionine-supplemented diet. These DMCs were found in TEs, non-repetitive regions, and imprinted and non-imprinted genes. Our findings suggest that genomic regions, rather than TEs and imprinted genes, have the propensity to escape reprogramming and serve as potential candidates for transgenerational epigenetic inheritance. Notably, 34 transgenerational methylated genes influenced by paternal nutrition escaped reprogramming, impacting growth, development, male fertility, cardiac disorders, and neurodevelopment. Intriguingly, among these genes, 21 have been associated with neural development and brain disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disease, and intellectual disability. This suggests a potential genetic overlap between brain and infertility disorders. Overall, our study supports the concept of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance of environmentally induced marks in mammals.
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- Camila U Braz
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition, Universit’a Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, 29122, Italy
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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Zhang X, Zhu T, Wang L, Lv X, Yang W, Qu C, Li H, Wang H, Ning Z, Qu L. Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals the Genetic Basis of Duck Plumage Colors. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14040856. [PMID: 37107611 PMCID: PMC10137861 DOI: 10.3390/genes14040856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Plumage color is an artificially and naturally selected trait in domestic ducks. Black, white, and spotty are the main feather colors in domestic ducks. Previous studies have shown that black plumage color is caused by MC1R, and white plumage color is caused by MITF. We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify candidate genes associated with white, black, and spotty plumage in ducks. Two non-synonymous SNPs in MC1R (c.52G>A and c.376G>A) were significantly related to duck black plumage, and three SNPs in MITF (chr13:15411658A>G, chr13:15412570T>C and chr13:15412592C>G) were associated with white plumage. Additionally, we also identified the epistatic interactions between causing loci. Some ducks with white plumage carry the c.52G>A and c.376G>A in MC1R, which also compensated for black and spotty plumage color phenotypes, suggesting that MC1R and MITF have an epistatic effect. The MITF locus was supposed to be an upstream gene to MC1R underlying the white, black, and spotty colors. Although the specific mechanism remains to be further clarified, these findings support the importance of epistasis in plumage color variation in ducks.
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- Xinye Zhang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing 100107, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing 100107, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing 100107, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center of Anti-Aging Chinese Herbal Medicine of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236037, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Animal Science, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing 100193, China
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The study of selection signature and its applications on identification of candidate genes using whole genome sequencing data in chicken - a review. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102657. [PMID: 37054499 PMCID: PMC10123265 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Chicken is a major source of protein for the increasing human population and is useful for research purposes. There are almost 1,600 distinct regional breeds of chicken across the globe, among which a large body of genetic and phenotypic variations has been accumulated due to extensive natural and artificial selection. Moreover, natural selection is a crucial force for animal domestication. Several approaches have been adopted to detect selection signatures in different breeds of chicken using whole genome sequencing (WGS) data including integrated haplotype score (iHS), cross-populated extend haplotype homozygosity test (XP-EHH), fixation index (FST), cross-population composite likelihood ratio (XP-CLR), nucleotide diversity (Pi), and others. In addition, gene enrichment analyses are utilized to determine KEGG pathways and gene ontology (GO) terms related to traits of interest in chicken. Herein, we review different studies that have adopted diverse approaches to detect selection signatures in different breeds of chicken. This review systematically summarizes different findings on selection signatures and related candidate genes in chickens. Future studies could combine different selection signatures approaches to strengthen the quality of the results thereby providing more affirmative inference. This would further aid in deciphering the importance of selection in chicken conservation for the increasing human population.
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Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Additive and Non-Additive Effects on Growth Traits in Duroc Pigs. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13081454. [PMID: 36011365 PMCID: PMC9407794 DOI: 10.3390/genes13081454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Growth rate plays a critical role in the pig industry and is related to quantitative traits controlled by many genes. Here, we aimed to identify causative mutations and candidate genes responsible for pig growth traits. In this study, 2360 Duroc pigs were used to detect significant additive, dominance, and epistatic effects associated with growth traits. As a result, a total number of 32 significant SNPs for additive or dominance effects were found to be associated with various factors, including adjusted age at a specified weight (AGE), average daily gain (ADG), backfat thickness (BF), and loin muscle depth (LMD). In addition, the detected additive significant SNPs explained 2.49%, 3.02%, 3.18%, and 1.96% of the deregressed estimated breeding value (DEBV) variance for AGE, ADG, BF, and LMD, respectively, while significant dominance SNPs could explain 2.24%, 13.26%, and 4.08% of AGE, BF, and LMD, respectively. Meanwhile, a total of 805 significant epistatic effects SNPs were associated with one of ADG, AGE, and LMD, from which 11 sub-networks were constructed. In total, 46 potential genes involved in muscle development, fat deposition, and regulation of cell growth were considered as candidates for growth traits, including CD55 and NRIP1 for AGE and ADG, TRIP11 and MIS2 for BF, and VRTN and ZEB2 for LMD, respectively. Generally, in this study, we detected both new and reported variants and potential candidate genes for growth traits of Duroc pigs, which might to be taken into account in future molecular breeding programs to improve the growth performance of pigs.
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Multivariate genome-wide association study models to improve prediction of Crohn’s disease risk and identification of potential novel variants. Comput Biol Med 2022; 145:105398. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.105398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Li Y, Liu X, Bai X, Wang Y, Leng L, Zhang H, Li Y, Cao Z, Luan P, Xiao F, Gao H, Sun Y, Wang N, Li H, Wang S. Genetic parameters estimation and genome‐wide association studies for internal organ traits in an F
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- Yudong Li
- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Fujian Sunnzer Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd Guangze P.R. China
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- Fujian Sunnzer Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd Guangze P.R. China
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- Fujian Sunnzer Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd Guangze P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Harbin P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Education Department of Heilongjiang Province Harbin P.R. China
- College of Animal Science and Technology Northeast Agricultural University Harbin P.R. China
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Davoodi P, Ehsani A, Vaez Torshizi R, Masoudi AA. New insights into genetics underlying of plumage color. Anim Genet 2021; 53:80-93. [PMID: 34855995 DOI: 10.1111/age.13156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
Plumage color can be considered as a social signal in chickens and a breeding identification tool among breeders. The relationship between plumage color and trait groups of immunity, growth and fertility is still a controversial issue. This research aimed to determine the genome-wide additive and epistatic variants affecting plumage color variation in chickens using the chicken Illumina 60k high-density SNP array. Two scenarios of genome-wide additive association studies using all SNPs and independent SNPs were carried out. To perform epistatic association analysis, the LD pruning approach was used to reduce the complexity of the analysis. We detected seven novel significant loci using all of the SNPs in the model and 14 SNPs using the LD pruning approach associated with plumage color. Moreover, 89 significantly associated SNP-SNP interactions (P-value <10-6 ) distributed in 25 chromosomes were identified, indicating that all of the signals together putatively influence the quantitative variation of plumage color. By annotating genes relevant to top SNPs, we have distinguished 18 potential candidate genes comprising HNF4beta, CKMT1B, TBC1D22A, RPL8, CACNA2D1, FZD4, SGMS1, IRF8, OPTN, LOC420362, TRABD, OvoDA1, DAD1, USP6, RBM12B, MIR1772, MIR1709 and MIR6696 and also 89 putative gene-gene combinations responsible for plumage color variation in chickens. Furthermore, several KEGG pathways including metabolic pathway, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, focal adhesion, melanogenesis, glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis-keratan sulfate and sphingolipid metabolism were enriched in the gene-set analysis. The results indicated that plumage color is a highly polygenic trait which, in turn, can be affected by multiple coding genes, regulatory genes and gene-gene epistasis interactions. In addition to genes with additive effects, epistatic genes with tiny individual effect sizes but significant effects in a pair have the potential to control plumage coloration in chickens.
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- P Davoodi
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-336, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-336, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-336, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, 14115-336, Tehran, Iran
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Zhao X, Nie C, Zhang J, Li X, Zhu T, Guan Z, Chen Y, Wang L, Lv XZ, Yang W, Jia Y, Ning Z, Li H, Qu C, Wang H, Qu L. Identification of candidate genomic regions for chicken egg number traits based on genome-wide association study. BMC Genomics 2021; 22:610. [PMID: 34376144 PMCID: PMC8356427 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-07755-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Since the domestication of chicken, various breeds have been developed for food production, entertainment, and so on. Compared to indigenous chicken breeds which generally do not show elite production performance, commercial breeds or lines are selected intensely for meat or egg production. In the present study, in order to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the dramatic differences of egg number between commercial egg-type chickens and indigenous chickens, we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in a mixed linear model. Results We obtained 148 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with egg number traits (57 significantly, 91 suggestively). Among them, 4 SNPs overlapped with previously reported quantitative trait loci (QTL), including 2 for egg production and 2 for reproductive traits. Furthermore, we identified 32 candidate genes based on the function of the screened genes. These genes were found to be mainly involved in regulating hormones, playing a role in the formation, growth, and development of follicles, and in the development of the reproductive system. Some genes such as NELL2 (neural EGFL like 2), KITLG (KIT ligand), GHRHR (Growth hormone releasing hormone receptor), NCOA1 (Nuclear receptor coactivator 1), ITPR1 (inositol 1, 4, 5-trisphosphate receptor type 1), GAMT (guanidinoacetate N-methyltransferase), and CAMK4 (calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IV) deserve our attention and further study since they have been reported to be closely related to egg production, egg number and reproductive traits. In addition, the most significant genomic region obtained in this study was located at 48.61–48.84 Mb on GGA5. In this region, we have repeatedly identified four genes, in which YY1 (YY1 transcription factor) and WDR25 (WD repeat domain 25) have been shown to be related to oocytes and reproductive tissues, respectively, which implies that this region may be a candidate region underlying egg number traits. Conclusion Our study utilized the genomic information from various chicken breeds or populations differed in the average annual egg number to understand the molecular genetic mechanisms involved in egg number traits. We identified a series of SNPs, candidate genes, or genomic regions that associated with egg number, which could help us in developing the egg production trait in chickens. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-021-07755-3.
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- Xiurong Zhao
- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing, 100107, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing, 100107, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing, 100107, China
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- Beijing Municipal General Station of Animal Science, Beijing, 100107, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- Engineering Technology Research Center of Anti-aging Chinese Herbal Medicine of Anhui Province, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, 236037, Anhui, China
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- College of Animal Science, Tarim University, Alar, 843300, Xingjiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, Xinjiang Production & amp; Construction Corps, Alar, 843300, Xingjiang, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Hou H, Wang X, Ding W, Xiao C, Cai X, Lv W, Tu Y, Zhao W, Yao J, Yang C. Whole‐genome sequencing reveals the artificial selection and local environmental adaptability of pigeons (
Columba livia
). Evol Appl 2021; 15:603-617. [PMID: 35505885 PMCID: PMC9046921 DOI: 10.1111/eva.13284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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To meet human needs, domestic pigeons (Columba livia) with various phenotypes have been bred to provide genetic material for our research on artificial selection and local environmental adaptation. Seven pigeon breeds were resequenced and can be divided into commercial varieties (Euro‐pigeon, Shiqi, Shen King, Taishen, and Silver King), ornamental varieties (High Fliers), and local varieties (Tarim pigeon). Phylogenetic analysis based on population resequencing showed that one group contained local breeds and ornamental pigeons from China, whereas all commercial varieties were clustered together. It is revealed that the traditional Chinese ornamental pigeon is a branch of Tarim pigeon. Runs of homozygosity (ROH) and linkage disequilibrium (LD) analyses revealed significant differences in the genetic diversity of the three types of pigeons. Genome sweep analysis revealed that the selected genes of commercial breeds were related to body size, reproduction, and plumage color. The genomic imprinting genes left by the ornamental pigeon breeds were mostly related to special human facial features and muscular dystrophy. The Tarim pigeon has evolved genes related to chemical ion transport, photoreceptors, oxidative stress, organ development, and olfaction in order to adapt to local environmental stress. This research provides a molecular basis for pigeon genetic resource evaluation and genetic improvement and suggests that the understanding of adaptive evolution should integrate the effects of various natural environmental characteristics.
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- Haobin Hou
- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Jinhuang Pigeon Company Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences Shanghai China
- National Poultry Engineer Research Center Shanghai China
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Chen Z, Li Y, Zhang Z, Zhao W, Zhang Z, Xiang Y, Wang Q, Pan Y, Guo X, Wang Z. Genome-wide epistatic interactions of litter size at birth in Chinese indigenous pigs. Anim Genet 2021; 52:739-743. [PMID: 34291500 DOI: 10.1111/age.13120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Improving litter size at birth (TNB) and the number of piglets born alive (NBA) are the main breeding goals related to litter traits, which are economically important. A better understanding of genetic architecture underlying TNB and NBA traits could increase pig production efficiency. However, most previous studies on these traits focus on additive genetic effects, while epistatic interactions underlying TNB and NBA traits has not yet been well investigated, which are essential to understand how traits-related genes interact. Herein, we conducted genome scans of epistatic interactions underlying TNB and NBA traits in a total of 150 Chinese indigenous pigs (75 Jinhua and 75 Shengxian Spotted pigs) with high throughput genomic data. Based on SNPs with high interaction values and connectivity scores, we identified eight promising candidate genes (AKT2, TSC1, MTOR, PIK3R5, TIAM1, FGF14, RALB and ROR2) potentially associated with litter traits in pigs. Moreover, the underlying pathways, e.g., calcium ion transport, pointed out their roles in litter size-related traits. Our findings provide new insight into genetic architecture of litter traits in pigs and will benefit economic profits in pig production.
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- Z Chen
- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China.,Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800# Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, East, 200240, China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800# Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, East, 200240, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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- Jinhua Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 828# Shuanglongnan Road, Jinhua, East, 321017, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, 866# Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, East, 310058, China
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Hua G, Chen J, Wang J, Li J, Deng X. Genetic basis of chicken plumage color in artificial population of complex epistasis. Anim Genet 2021; 52:656-666. [PMID: 34224160 DOI: 10.1111/age.13094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Chicken plumage color, the genetic basis of which is often affected by epistasis, has long interested scientists. In the current study, a population of complex epistasis was constructed by crossing dominant White Leghorn chickens with recessive white feather chickens. Through a genome-wide association study, we identified single nucleotide polymorphisms and genes significantly associated with white and colored plumage in hens at different developmental stages. Interestingly, white plumage in adulthood was associated with the recessive white feather gene (TYR), whereas white feathers at birth stage were associated with the dominant white feather gene (PMEL), indicating age-related roles for these genes. TYR was shown to exert an epistatic effect on PMEL in adult hens. Additionally, TYR had an epistatic effect on barred plumage, while barred plumage had an epistatic effect on black plumage. TYR had no epistatic effect on the yellow plumage. We confirmed that the barred plumage gene is CDKN2A, as reported in previous studies. Golgb1 and REEP3, which play important roles in the Golgi network and affect the formation of feather pigments, are important candidate genes for yellow plumage. The candidate genes for black plumage are CAMKK1 and IFT22. Further research is warranted to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying these traits.
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- Guoying Hua
- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding and Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction of the Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding and Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction of the Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding and Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction of the Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding and Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction of the Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding and Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction of the Ministry of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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Lu X, Abdalla IM, Nazar M, Fan Y, Zhang Z, Wu X, Xu T, Yang Z. Genome-Wide Association Study on Reproduction-Related Body-Shape Traits of Chinese Holstein Cows. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:1927. [PMID: 34203505 PMCID: PMC8300307 DOI: 10.3390/ani11071927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Reproduction is an important production activity for dairy cows, and their reproductive performance can directly affect the level of farmers' income. To better understand the genomic regions and biological pathways of reproduction-related traits of dairy cows, in the present study, three body shape traits-Loin Strength (LS), Rump Angle (RA), and Pin Width (PW)-were selected as indicators of the reproductive ability of cows, and we conducted genome-wide association analyses on them. The heritability of these three traits was medium, ranging from 0.20 to 0.38. A total of 11 significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected associated with these three traits. Bioinformatics analysis was performed on genes close to the significant SNPs (within 200 Kb) of LS, RA, and PW, and we found that these genes were totally enriched in 20 gene ontology terms and six KEGG signaling pathways. Finally, the five genes CDH12, TARP, PCDH9, DTHD1, and ARAP2 were selected as candidate genes that might affect LS. The six genes LOC781835, FSTL4, ATG4C, SH3BP4, DMP1, and DSPP were selected as candidate genes that might affect RA. The five genes USP6NL, CNTN3, LOC101907665, UPF2, and ECHDC3 were selected as candidate genes that might affect the PW of Chinese Holstein cows. Our results could provide useful biological information for the improvement of body shape traits and contribute to the genomic selection of Chinese Holstein cows.
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- Xubin Lu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (X.L.); (I.M.A.); (M.N.); (Y.F.); (Z.Z.); (X.W.)
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Terán E, Azcona F, Ramón M, Molina A, Dorado J, Hidalgo M, Ross P, Goszczynski D, Demyda-Peyrás S. Sperm morphometry is affected by increased inbreeding in the Retinta cattle breed: A molecular approach. Mol Reprod Dev 2021; 88:416-426. [PMID: 34009693 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
The effect of inbreeding depression on sperm motility is well documented, but its influence on sperm morphometry has been scarcely examined to date. Here, we combined the use of computer-assisted sperm morphometry analysis (CASMA) with a SNP-based genomic approach to determine and characterize the effect of inbreeding on the sperm shape of a highly inbred cattle population. We determined seven morphometric parameters on frozen-thawed sperm samples of 57 Retinta bulls: length (L, µm), width (W, µm), area (A, µm2 ), perimeter (P, µm), ellipticity (ELI; L/W), elongation (L-W)/(L + W) and perimeter-to-area shape factor (p2a; P2 /4 × π × A). The comparison of highly inbred (HI) and lowly inbreed (LI) individuals based on runs of homozygosity (ROH) inbreeding values (F ROH ) showed no differences between groups. An additional two-step unsupervised sperm subpopulation analysis based on morphometric parameters showed significant differences in the abundance of different sperm subpopulations between groups (p < 0.05). This analysis revealed that HI bulls harbored a higher percentage of narrow-head sperm as opposed to the higher percentage of large- and round-headed sperm detected in LI. A further genomic characterization revealed 23 regions differentially affected by inbreeding in both groups, detecting six genes (SPAG6, ARMC3, PARK7, VAMP3, DYNLRB2, and PHF7) previously related to different spermatogenesis-associated processes.
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- Ester Terán
- IGEVET - Instituto de Genética Veterinaria, UNLP - CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias Universidad Nacional de la Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UNLP - CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias Universidad Nacional de la Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- IGEVET - Instituto de Genética Veterinaria, UNLP - CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias Universidad Nacional de la Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- CERSYRA-Centro Regional de Selección y Reproducción Animal de Castilla-La Mancha, Instituto Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario y Forestal (IRIAF), Valdepeñas, España
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- Departamento de Genética, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, España
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- Grupo de Reproducción Veterinaria, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, España
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- Grupo de Reproducción Veterinaria, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, España
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California at Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of California at Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Departamento de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UNLP - CONICET, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias Universidad Nacional de la Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Lee KY, Lee HJ, Choi HJ, Han ST, Lee KH, Park KJ, Park JS, Jung KM, Kim YM, Han HJ, Han JY. Highly elevated base excision repair pathway in primordial germ cells causes low base editing activity in chickens. FASEB J 2020; 34:15907-15921. [PMID: 33031594 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202001065rrr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Base editing technology enables the generation of precisely genome-modified animal models. In this study, we applied base editing to chicken, an important livestock animal in the fields of agriculture, nutrition, and research through primordial germ cell (PGC)-mediated germline transmission. Using this approach, we successfully produced two genome-modified chicken lines harboring mutations in the genes encoding ovotransferrin (TF) and myostatin (MSTN); however, only 55.5% and 35.7% of genome-modified chickens had the desired base substitutions in TF and MSTN, respectively. To explain the low base-editing activity, we performed molecular analysis to compare DNA repair pathways between PGCs and the chicken fibroblast cell line DF-1. The results revealed that base excision repair (BER)-related genes were significantly elevated in PGCs relative to DF-1 cells. Subsequent functional studies confirmed that the editing activity could be regulated by modulating the expression of uracil N-glycosylase (UNG), an upstream gene of the BER pathway. Collectively, our findings indicate that the distinct DNA repair property of chicken PGCs causes low editing activity during genome modification, however, modulation of BER functions could promote the production of genome-modified organisms with the desired genotypes.
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- Kyung Youn Lee
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, BK21 PLUS Program for Creative Veterinary Science Research, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Wang Q, Li D, Guo A, Li M, Li L, Zhou J, Mishra SK, Li G, Duan Y, Li Q. Whole-genome resequencing of Dulong Chicken reveal signatures of selection. Br Poult Sci 2020; 61:624-631. [PMID: 32627575 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2020.1792832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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1. Dulong Chickens (DLCs) live at high altitude (~3000 m) and humidity (~90%), are endemic to the Yunnan province, and have gradually developed unique physiological characteristics, but their genetic basis is still unclear. Using the fixation index (FST ) approach, based on whole-genome resequencing, DLCs were analysed to uncover the genomic architecture of the population and candidate genes involved in selection during domestication. 2. A total of 469 candidate genes were obtained to be putatively under selection in DLCs. Further investigations revealed the genic footprint for local adaptation (high-altitude and high-humidity) as the genic signatures that are involved in economic traits (related to egg production). 3. Candidate genes were identified that may be associated with disease resistance, aggressiveness, small body size and positive selection of vision in DLCs. 4. These data revealed loci of selective signals that operate during selection for production at high altitude and humidity.
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- Q Wang
- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China (Southwest Forestry University), Ministry of Education , Kunming, China.,Life Science College, Southwest Forestry University , Kunming, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University , Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China (Southwest Forestry University), Ministry of Education , Kunming, China.,Life Science College, Southwest Forestry University , Kunming, China
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- School of Mathematics and Computer Science, Yunnan Nationalities University , Kunming, China
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- Life Science College, Southwest Forestry University , Kunming, China
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- Life Science College, Southwest Forestry University , Kunming, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University , Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China (Southwest Forestry University), Ministry of Education , Kunming, China.,Life Science College, Southwest Forestry University , Kunming, China
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- Technology Center, China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co., Ltd ., Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China (Southwest Forestry University), Ministry of Education , Kunming, China.,Life Science College, Southwest Forestry University , Kunming, China.,Kunming Xianghao Technology Co. Ltd ., Kunming, China
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Gao Z, Ding R, Zhai X, Wang Y, Chen Y, Yang CX, Du ZQ. Common Gene Modules Identified for Chicken Adiposity by Network Construction and Comparison. Front Genet 2020; 11:537. [PMID: 32547600 PMCID: PMC7272656 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Excessive fat deposition can cause chicken health problem, and affect production efficiency by causing great economic losses to the industry. However, the molecular underpinnings of the complex adiposity trait remain elusive. In the current study, we constructed and compared the gene co-expression networks on four transcriptome profiling datasets, from two chicken lines under divergent selection for abdominal fat contents, in an attempt to dissect network compositions underlying adipose tissue growth and development. After functional enrichment analysis, nine network modules important to adipogenesis were discovered to be involved in lipid metabolism, PPAR and insulin signaling pathways, and contained hub genes related to adipogenesis, cell cycle, inflammation, and protein synthesis. Moreover, after additional functional annotation and network module comparisons, common sub-modules of similar functionality for chicken fat deposition were identified for different chicken lines, apart from modules specific to each chicken line. We further validated the lysosome pathway, and found TFEB and its downstream target genes showed similar expression patterns along with chicken preadipocyte differentiation. Our findings could provide novel insights into the genetic basis of complex adiposity traits, as well as human obesity and related metabolic diseases.
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- Zhuoran Gao
- College of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Animal Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Zhang H, Shen LY, Xu ZC, Kramer LM, Yu JQ, Zhang XY, Na W, Yang LL, Cao ZP, Luan P, Reecy JM, Li H. Haplotype-based genome-wide association studies for carcass and growth traits in chicken. Poult Sci 2020; 99:2349-2361. [PMID: 32359570 PMCID: PMC7597553 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
There have been several genome-wide association study (GWAS) reported for carcass, growth, and meat traits in chickens. Most of these studies have been based on single SNPs GWAS. In contrast, haplotype-based GWAS reports have been limited. In the present study, 2 Northeast Agricultural University broiler lines divergently selected for abdominal fat content (NEAUHLF) and genotyped with the chicken 60K SNP chip were used to perform a haplotype-based GWAS. The lean and fat chicken lines were selected for abdominal fat content for 11 yr. Abdominal fat weight was significantly different between the 2 lines; however, there was no difference for body weight between the lean and fat lines. A total of 132 haplotype windows were significantly associated with abdominal fat weight. These significantly associated haplotype windows were primarily located on chromosomes 2, 4, 8, 10, and 26. Seven candidate genes, including SHH, LMBR1, FGF7, IL16, PLIN1, IGF1R, and SLC16A1, were located within these associated regions. These genes may play important roles in the control of abdominal fat content. Two regions on chromosomes 3 and 10 were significantly associated with testis weight. These 2 regions were previously detected by the single SNP GWAS using this same resource population. TCF21 on chromosome 3 was identified as a potentially important candidate gene for testis growth and development based on gene expression analysis and the reported function of this gene. TCF12, which was previously detected in our SNP by SNP interaction analysis, was located in a region on chromosome 10 that was significantly associated with testis weight. Six candidate genes, including TNFRSF1B, PLOD1, NPPC, MTHFR, EPHB2, and SLC35A3, on chromosome 21 may play important roles in bone development based on the known function of these genes. In addition, several regions were significantly associated with other carcass and growth traits, but no candidate genes were identified. The results of the present study may be helpful in understanding the genetic mechanisms of carcass and growth traits in chickens.
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- Hui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Chicken Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Department of Heilongjiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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A time-dependent genome-wide SNP-SNP interaction analysis of chicken body weight. BMC Genomics 2019; 20:771. [PMID: 31646968 PMCID: PMC6813082 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-019-6132-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The important property of the quantitative traits of model organisms is time-dependent. However, the methodology for investigating the genetic interaction network over time is still lacking. Our study aims to provide insights into the mechanistic basis of epistatic interactions affecting the phenotypes of model organisms. Results We performed an exhaustive genome-wide search for significant SNP-SNP interactions associated with male birds’ body weight (BW) (n = 475) at multiple time points (day of hatch (BW0) and 1, 3, 5, and 7 weeks (BW1, BW3, BW5, and BW7)). Statistical analysis detected 67, four, and two significant SNP pairs associated with BW0, BW1, and BW3, respectively, with a significance threshold at 8.67 × 10− 12 (Bonferroni-adjusted: 1%). Meanwhile, no significant SNP pairs associated with BW5 and BW7 were found. The SNP-SNP interaction networks of BW0, BW1, and BW3 were built and annotated. Conclusions With strong annotated information and a strict significant threshold, SNP-SNP interactions underpinned the gene-gene interactions that might occur between chromosomes or within the same chromosome. Comparing and combing the networks, the results indicated that the genetic network for chicken body weight was dynamic and time-dependent.
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