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Azcona F, Karlau A, Trigo P, Molina A, Demyda-Peyrás S. Genomic tools for early selection among Thoroughbreds and Polo Argentino horses for practicing polo. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 138:105098. [PMID: 38763367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
The Polo Argentino (PA) horse is a recognized breed, developed originally by mixing crossbred and Thoroughbred (TB) horses to play polo. Early PA selection is difficult due to unreliable performance estimations. This study investigated the usefulness of genomic markers previously linked to morphological and functional traits as a tool for the early selection of PA. To this, we genotyped 520 PA and 30 TB horses using the Equine GGPArray (Illumina, n = 71,778 SNPs). Analyses included a genetic characterization of six genetic markers associated with behavioral (DRD4), muscular development (MSTN), and body size (LCORL, HMGA6, ZFAT, and LASP1) genes. Genetic differences in the DRD4, MSTN, and LCORL SNP were found between the two breeds, in the last two FST index between breeds was 0.13 and 0.6, respectively (p < 0.01). In DRD4, G allele was the more prevalent in PA (0.56 vs 0.45 in TB, p < 0.05), but no differences were observed between the genotypes associated with phenotypes. In MSTN, heterozygous genotypes were the most common in PA (48 %), with a significant decrease in AA (Hardy-Weinberg p < 0.05), suggesting a negative selection against it in polo horses. In body size, HMGA2 was monomorphic in all horses, while ZFAT and LASP1 SNP showed higher variability. Interestingly, 99 % of PA showed a TT genotype in LCORL (only 66 % in TB), demonstrating selection for smaller horses. Our results suggest that empirical selection in PA has generated an incipient genomic differentiation in discrete traits which could be used as a marker-assisted selection tool for early selection of polo horses.
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- F Azcona
- Cátedra de Medicina Equina, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 60 y 118 s/n, 1900-La Plata, Argentina; CONICET, CCT La Plata, 1900-La Plata, Argentina; Cátedra de Genética de Poblaciones y Mejoramiento Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 60 y 118 s/n, 1900-La Plata, Argentina.
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- CONICET, CCT La Plata, 1900-La Plata, Argentina; Cátedra de Genética de Poblaciones y Mejoramiento Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 60 y 118 s/n, 1900-La Plata, Argentina
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- CONICET, CCT La Plata, 1900-La Plata, Argentina; Cátedra de Producción Equina, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, calle 60 y 118 s/n, 1900-La Plata, Argentina
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- Departamento de Genética, Universidad de Córdoba, CN IV KM 396 Edificio Gregor Mendel, 14007-Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Genética, Universidad de Córdoba, CN IV KM 396 Edificio Gregor Mendel, 14007-Córdoba, España
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Reich P, Möller S, Stock KF, Nolte W, von Depka Prondzinski M, Reents R, Kalm E, Kühn C, Thaller G, Falker-Gieske C, Tetens J. Genomic analyses of withers height and linear conformation traits in German Warmblood horses using imputed sequence-level genotypes. Genet Sel Evol 2024; 56:45. [PMID: 38872118 PMCID: PMC11177368 DOI: 10.1186/s12711-024-00914-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Body conformation, including withers height, is a major selection criterion in horse breeding and is associated with other important traits, such as health and performance. However, little is known about the genomic background of equine conformation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to use imputed sequence-level genotypes from up to 4891 German Warmblood horses to identify genomic regions associated with withers height and linear conformation traits. Furthermore, the traits were genetically characterised and putative causal variants for withers height were detected. RESULTS A genome-wide association study (GWAS) for withers height confirmed the presence of a previously known quantitative trait locus (QTL) on Equus caballus (ECA) chromosome 3 close to the LCORL/NCAPG locus, which explained 16% of the phenotypic variance for withers height. An additional significant association signal was detected on ECA1. Further investigations of the region on ECA3 identified a few promising candidate causal variants for withers height, including a nonsense mutation in the coding sequence of the LCORL gene. The estimated heritability for withers height was 0.53 and ranged from 0 to 0.34 for the conformation traits. GWAS identified significantly associated variants for more than half of the investigated conformation traits, among which 13 showed a peak on ECA3 in the same region as withers height. Genetic parameter estimation revealed high genetic correlations between these traits and withers height for the QTL on ECA3. CONCLUSIONS The use of imputed sequence-level genotypes from a large study cohort led to the discovery of novel QTL associated with conformation traits in German Warmblood horses. The results indicate the high relevance of the QTL on ECA3 for various conformation traits, including withers height, and contribute to deciphering causal mutations for body size in horses.
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- Paula Reich
- Department of Animal Sciences, Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37077, Göttingen, Germany.
- Center for Integrated Breeding Research (CiBreed), Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37075, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
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- IT Solutions for Animal Production (vit), 27283, Verden, Germany
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- Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology, 01468, Moritzburg, Germany
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- IT Solutions for Animal Production (vit), 27283, Verden, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Kiel University, 24098, Kiel, Germany
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196, Dummerstorf, Germany
- Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
- Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, 17493, Greifswald - Riems Island, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Kiel University, 24098, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
- Center for Integrated Breeding Research (CiBreed), Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37075, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37077, Göttingen, Germany
- Center for Integrated Breeding Research (CiBreed), Georg-August-University Göttingen, 37075, Göttingen, Germany
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SAITO I, NAKAMURA K, TOZAKI T, HANO K, TAKASU M. Genetic characterization of Japanese native horse breeds by genotyping variants that are associated with phenotypic traits. J Equine Sci 2023; 34:115-120. [PMID: 38274555 PMCID: PMC10806362 DOI: 10.1294/jes.34.115] [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: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Concerns have been raised about the loss of genetic diversity in Japanese native horses because of their declining populations. In this study, we investigated the genetic variation of four genes, myostatin (MSTN), ligand-dependent nuclear receptor corepressor like (LCORL), doublesex and mab-3 related transcription factor 3 (DMRT3), and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A (HTR1A), which are associated with horse phenotypic traits, in six Japanese horse breeds (Hokkaido, Kiso, Noma, Misaki, Tokara, and Yonaguni). MSTN, LCORL, DMRT3, and HTR1A showed polymorphisms in the Kiso; Hokkaido and Noma; Hokkaido; and Kiso, Tokara, and Yonaguni breeds, respectively. The Misaki did not show polymorphisms in any of the genes. This study may serve as a basis for developing future breeding strategies focusing on traits in Japanese native horses.
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- Ibuki SAITO
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of
Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of
Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of
Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of
Racing Chemistry, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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- Gifu University Institute for Advanced Study,
Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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- Gifu University Institute for Advanced Study,
Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
- Center for One Medicine Innovative Translational
Research (COMIT), Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
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Katz LM, Gough K, McGivney CL, McGivney B, Sides RH, Hill EW, Bayly WM. Comparison of ventilatory and oxygen consumption measurements of yearling Thoroughbred colts and fillies exercising unridden on an all-weather track. Vet J 2023; 300-302:106041. [PMID: 37931872 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106041] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
Abstract
Sex effects on ventilatory and oxygen consumption (V̇O2) measurements during exercise have been identified in humans. This study's aim was to evaluate the hypothesis that there are sex effects on ventilatory and V̇O2 measurements in exercising, untrained yearling Thoroughbreds (Tb). Forty-one Tbs (16 colts, 25 fillies; 19.8 ± 1.4 months old) were recruited. Physiological, ventilatory and exercise data were gathered from horses exercising unridden at high intensity on an all-weather track from a global positioning-heart rate unit and a portable ergospirometry system. Data were analysed with an unpaired Student's t-test and the Benjamini-Hochberg correction for multiple testing (P ≤ 0.05 significant). Mean bodyweight (BW, P = 0.002) and wither height (P = 0.04) were greater for colts than fillies. There were no differences in physiological and exercise data and absolute peak V̇O2 between groups. However, fillies had a higher mass specific peak V̇O2 (P = 0.03) than colts (121.5 ± 21.6 mL/kg.min vs. 111.9 ± 27.4 mL/kg.min). The peak breathing frequency was greater for fillies (P < 0.001) while the peak inspiratory (P < 0.001) and expiratory air flow (P < 0.001), peak expiratory tidal volume (VTE; P < 0.001) and peak minute ventilation (V̇E; P = 0.01) were greater for colts; there were no differences for peak VTE and V̇E when adjusted for BW. Differences in BW explain the differences in mass specific peak V̇O2 between groups. Given their morphological differences, it is likely that lung volumes and airway diameters are smaller for fillies, resulting in greater resistance and lower air flows and volumes. Further research is required to investigate the ventilatory differences and how they may change with maturation and impact performance.
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- L M Katz
- UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 W6F6, Ireland.
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 W6F6, Ireland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 W6F6, Ireland
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 W6F6, Ireland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6610, USA
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- UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 W6F6, Ireland
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6610, USA
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Wang T, Shi X, Liu Z, Ren W, Wang X, Huang B, Kou X, Liang H, Wang C, Chai W. A Novel A > G Polymorphism in the Intron 1 of LCORL Gene Is Significantly Associated with Hide Weight and Body Size in Dezhou Donkey. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12192581. [PMID: 36230323 PMCID: PMC9559650 DOI: 10.3390/ani12192581] [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: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Several studies have shown the association between the ligand-dependent nuclear receptor compression-like protein (LCORL) gene and body size in horses, pigs and donkeys. Based on previous studies, the LCORL gene was hypothesized to be associated with growth traits and hide weight in Dezhou donkeys. In this study, we aimed to reveal the variation of the LCORL gene in the Dezhou donkey and explore whether the gene is associated with hide weight and body size. In this study, genetic polymorphisms in the LCORL gene of the Dezhou donkey were studied using targeted sequencing technology, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the LCORL gene were analyzed for association with hide weight and body size in Dezhou donkeys. The results showed that there was an SNP locus situated in intron 1 of the LCORL gene. Association analysis revealed that individuals with the GG genotype had significantly higher body height, body length, chest circumference and hide weight than those with the AA genotype (p < 0.05). Therefore, the g.112558859 A > G locus can be used as a potential candidate marker affecting body size and hide weight. This study provides the foundation for breeding high-quality donkeys with high hide yield.
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Kis J, Rózsa L, Husvéth F, Zsolnai A, Anton I. Role of genes related to performance and reproduction of Thoroughbreds in training and breeding - A review. Acta Vet Hung 2021; 69:315-323. [PMID: 34739392 DOI: 10.1556/004.2021.00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Thoroughbreds have been selected for speed and stamina since the 1700s. This selection resulted in structural and functional system-wide adaptations that enhanced physiological characteristics for outstanding speed of 61-71 kph (38-44 mph) between 1,000 and 3,200 m (5 furlongs - 2 miles). At present, horseracing is still an economically important industrial sector, therefore intensive research is underway to explore genes that allow the utilisation of genetic abilities and are significant in breeding and training. This study aims to provide an overview of genetic research and its applicability related to Thoroughbreds.
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- Judit Kis
- 1Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Guba Sándor u. 40, H-7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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- 1Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Guba Sándor u. 40, H-7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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- 2Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Georgikon Campus, Hungary
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- 1Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Guba Sándor u. 40, H-7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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- 1Department of Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kaposvár Campus, Guba Sándor u. 40, H-7400 Kaposvár, Hungary
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Dall'Olio S, Bovo S, Tinarelli S, Schiavo G, Padalino B, Fontanesi L. Association between candidate gene markers and harness racing traits in Italian trotter horses. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Salek Ardestani S, Aminafshar M, Zandi Baghche Maryam MB, Banabazi MH, Sargolzaei M, Miar Y. A genome-wide signatures of selection study of Welsh ponies and draft horses revealed five genes associated with horse type variation. GENE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2020.100833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fawcett JA, Sato F, Sakamoto T, Iwasaki WM, Tozaki T, Innan H. Genome-wide SNP analysis of Japanese Thoroughbred racehorses. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218407. [PMID: 31339891 PMCID: PMC6655603 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The domestication process of plants and animals typically involves intense inbreeding and directional selection for various traits. Here, we genotyped 370 Japanese Thoroughbred horses using the recently developed 670k SNP array and performed various genome-wide analysis also using genotype data of other horse breeds. We identified a number of regions showing interesting patterns of polymorphisms. For instance, the region containing the MC1R locus associated with chestnut coat color may have been targeted by selection for a different mutation much earlier on than the recent selection for chestnut color. We also identified regions that show signatures of selection specific to Thoroughbreds. In addition, we found that intense inbreeding early in the history of the Thoroughbred breed and also before the formation of the breed has a significant impact on the genomic architecture of modern Thoroughbreds. Our study demonstrates that the horse 670k array can be utilized to gain important insight into the domestication process of horses and to understand the genetic basis of the phenotypic diversity in horses.
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- Jeffrey A Fawcett
- SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193, Japan.,RIKEN iTHEMS, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
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- Hidaka Training and Research Center, Japan Racing Association, Hokkaido 057-0171, Japan
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- SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193, Japan
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- SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193, Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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- SOKENDAI (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies), Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193, Japan
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Tozaki T, Kikuchi M, Kakoi H, Hirota KI, Nagata SI. A genome-wide association study for body weight in Japanese Thoroughbred racehorses clarifies candidate regions on chromosomes 3, 9, 15, and 18. J Equine Sci 2017; 28:127-134. [PMID: 29270069 PMCID: PMC5735309 DOI: 10.1294/jes.28.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Body weight is an important trait to confirm growth and development in humans and animals. In Thoroughbred racehorses, it is measured in the postnatal, training, and racing periods to evaluate growth and training
degrees. The body weight of mature Thoroughbred racehorses generally ranges from 400 to 600 kg, and this broad range is likely influenced by environmental and genetic factors. Therefore, a genome-wide association study
(GWAS) using the Equine SNP70 BeadChip was performed to identify the genomic regions associated with body weight in Japanese Thoroughbred racehorses using 851 individuals. The average body weight of these horses was
473.9 kg (standard deviation: 28.0) at the age of 3, and GWAS identified statistically significant SNPs on chromosomes 3 (BIEC2_808466, P=2.32E-14), 9 (BIEC2_1105503, P=1.03E-7), 15 (BIEC2_322669, P=9.50E-6), and 18
(BIEC2_417274, P=1.44E-14), which were associated with body weight as a quantitative trait. The genomic regions on chromosomes 3, 9, 15, and 18 included ligand-dependent nuclear receptor compressor-like protein (LCORL),
zinc finger and AT hook domain containing (ZFAT), tribbles pseudokinase 2 (TRIB2), and myostatin (MSTN), respectively, as candidate genes. LCORL and ZFAT are associated with withers height in horses, whereas MSTN affects
muscle mass. Thus, the genomic regions identified in this study seem to affect the body weight of Thoroughbred racehorses. Although this information is useful for breeding and growth management of the horses, the
production of genetically modified animals and gene doping (abuse/misuse of gene therapy) should be prohibited to maintain horse racing integrity.
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- Teruaki Tozaki
- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department, Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan
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Lin YJ, Liao WL, Wang CH, Tsai LP, Tang CH, Chen CH, Wu JY, Liang WM, Hsieh AR, Cheng CF, Chen JH, Chien WK, Lin TH, Wu CM, Liao CC, Huang SM, Tsai FJ. Association of human height-related genetic variants with familial short stature in Han Chinese in Taiwan. Sci Rep 2017; 7:6372. [PMID: 28744006 PMCID: PMC5527114 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06766-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Human height can be described as a classical and inherited trait model. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revealed susceptible loci and provided insights into the polygenic nature of human height. Familial short stature (FSS) represents a suitable trait for investigating short stature genetics because disease associations with short stature have been ruled out in this case. In addition, FSS is caused only by genetically inherited factors. In this study, we explored the correlations of FSS risk with the genetic loci associated with human height in previous GWAS, alone and cumulatively. We systematically evaluated 34 known human height single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in relation to FSS in the additive model (p < 0.00005). A cumulative effect was observed: the odds ratios gradually increased with increasing genetic risk score quartiles (p < 0.001; Cochran-Armitage trend test). Six affected genes-ZBTB38, ZNF638, LCORL, CABLES1, CDK10, and TSEN15-are located in the nucleus and have been implicated in embryonic, organismal, and tissue development. In conclusion, our study suggests that 13 human height GWAS-identified SNPs are associated with FSS risk both alone and cumulatively.
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- Ying-Ju Lin
- Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Center for Personalized Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Children's Hospital of China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Center and School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Applied Research Laboratories, National Center for High-performance Computing, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. .,School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. .,Children's Hospital of China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. .,Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Okuda Y, Moe HH, Moe KK, Shimizu Y, Nishioka K, Shimogiri T, Mannen H, Kanemaki M, Kunieda T. Genotype distribution and allele frequencies of the genes associated with body composition and locomotion traits in Myanmar native horses. Anim Sci J 2016; 88:1198-1203. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.12756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Yu Okuda
- Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science; Okayama University; Okayama Japan
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- University of Veterinary Science; Nay Pyi Taw Myanmar
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- University of Veterinary Science; Nay Pyi Taw Myanmar
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- Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science; Okayama University; Okayama Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science; Okayama University; Okayama Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science; Kobe University; Kobe Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science; Okayama University; Okayama Japan
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