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Dybus A, Kulig H, Grzesiak W, Domke J, Yu YH, Cheng YH. Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Serine Protein Kinase ( CASK) Gene Polymorphisms in Pigeons. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2070. [PMID: 37443867 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132070] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase (CASK) is an multidomain protein involved in tissue development and cell signalling. In skeletal muscle, it is involved in the development of neuromuscular junctions. The participation of a pigeon in racing is a great physical effort that causes many changes in the skeletal muscles. Thus, the purpose of the study was to detect the nucleotide sequence variability in the calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine kinase (CASK) gene in domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) and assess the potential impact of DNA polymorphisms on the flight performance of pigeons. The research included a total of 517 individuals. DNA was extracted from the blood. A DNA fragment from nucleotides 8689 to 9049 of the CASK (NW_004973256.1 sequence) of six unrelated pigeons were sequenced. One of the detected polymorphic sites (g.8893G > A), located a very close to the start codon, was selected for genotyping in all individuals. The association studies included a total of 311 young homing pigeons that participated in racing competitions. The homing pigeons showed higher frequencies of the AA genotype than non-homing ones (p < 0.05). In rock pigeons only the GG genotype was found. Further research could confirm the functionality of the CASK g.8893G > A SNP in shaping the racing phenotype of pigeons, and the AA genotype could be useful as a selection criterion in pigeon breeding.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrzej Dybus
- Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Aleja Piastów 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Aleja Piastów 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Department of Ruminant Science, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Klemensa Janickiego 29, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Aleja Piastów 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Animal Science, National Ilan University, No.1, Sec. 1, Shennong Rd., Yilan City 26047, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Animal Science, National Ilan University, No.1, Sec. 1, Shennong Rd., Yilan City 26047, Taiwan
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El-Sayed MA, Ibrahim NS, Assi HAEM, El-Gawad MA, Mohammed WS, Ibrahim MA, Mesalam NM, Abdel-Moneim AE. Utilization of Biotechnology, Neurotransmitter and Cytogenetic Indices in Selecting Pigeon Breeds. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2021-1586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Egypt
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Dybus A, Kulig H, Yu YH, Lanckriet R, Proskura W, Cheng YH. CRY1 Gene Polymorphism and Racing Performance of Homing Pigeons. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:2632. [PMID: 34573598 PMCID: PMC8466513 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092632] [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: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Cryptochromes (CRY) are the family of proteins proposed as the putative magnetoreceptor molecules. In birds, among others in pigeons, CRY1 is widely expressed in a retina. Homing pigeons are known for their navigational abilities, and pigeon racing is a popular sport. So, the purpose of this study was to analyze the variability of the nucleotide sequence of the homing pigeon CRY1 gene, spanning the region coding the two amino acids W320 and W374 of Trp-triad, and estimate the relationship between genotypes and the racing performance. Investigations were carried out on 129 pigeons. Analysis of sequencing results indicated the AG to TT change within the seventh intron of CRY1 gene. Genotypes were determined by the forced PCR-RFLP method. The influence of detected polymorphism on the results of racing pigeons in 100-400 km flights was shown. The AG/TT individuals achieved significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) mean values of ace points (AP) than the AG/AG ones. Regarding the detected nucleotide change localization, the polymorphism may be involved in CRY1 gene expression modulation. The AG to TT change in CRY1 gene may be considered as a potential genetic marker of racing performance in homing pigeons.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrzej Dybus
- Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Animal Science, National Ilan University, Yilan 26047, Taiwan; (Y.-H.Y.); (Y.-H.C.)
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Animal Husbandry, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Animal Science, National Ilan University, Yilan 26047, Taiwan; (Y.-H.Y.); (Y.-H.C.)
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Chang CC, Silva BBI, Huang HY, Tsai CY, Flores RJD, Tayo LL, Tyan YC, Tsai MA, Catulin GEM, Chuang KP, Yang JL. Development and Validation of KASP Assays for the Genotyping of Racing Performance-Associated Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Pigeons. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:1383. [PMID: 34573366 PMCID: PMC8468996 DOI: 10.3390/genes12091383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Pigeon racing's recent upturn in popularity can be attributed in part to the huge prize money involved in these competitions. As such, methods to select pigeons with desirable genetic characteristics for racing or for selective breeding have also been gaining more interest. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) for genotyping-specific genes is one of the most commonly used molecular techniques, which can be costly, laborious and time consuming. The present study reports the development of an alternative genotyping method that employs Kompetitive Allele Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction (KASP) technology with specifically designed primers to detect previously reported racing performance-associated polymorphisms within the LDHA, MTYCB, and DRD4 genes. To validate, KASP assays and PCR-RFLP assays results from 107 samples genotyped for each of the genes were compared and the results showed perfect (100%) agreement of both methods. The developed KASP assays present an alternative rapid, reliable, and cost-effective method to identify polymorphisms in pigeons.
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- Ching-Chi Chang
- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (H.-Y.H.); (C.-Y.T.)
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- International Degree Program in Animal Vaccine Technology, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (B.B.I.S.); (Y.-C.T.)
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- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (H.-Y.H.); (C.-Y.T.)
- Demin Veterinary Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (H.-Y.H.); (C.-Y.T.)
- International Degree Program in Animal Vaccine Technology, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (B.B.I.S.); (Y.-C.T.)
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna 4031, Philippines;
- Graduate School, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna 4031, Philippines
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines; (L.L.T.); (G.E.M.C.)
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- International Degree Program in Animal Vaccine Technology, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (B.B.I.S.); (Y.-C.T.)
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Research Center for Environmental Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan;
- International Program in Ornamental Fish Technology and Aquatic Animal Health, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering and Sciences, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines; (L.L.T.); (G.E.M.C.)
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- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (C.-C.C.); (H.-Y.H.); (C.-Y.T.)
- International Degree Program in Animal Vaccine Technology, International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan; (B.B.I.S.); (Y.-C.T.)
- Research Center for Animal Biologics, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Institute for Translation Research in Biomedicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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Jedrzejczak-Silicka M, Lepczynski A, Gołębiowski F, Dolata D, Dybus A. Application of PCR-HRM method for microsatellite polymorphism genotyping in the LDHA gene of pigeons (Columba livia). PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256065. [PMID: 34411134 PMCID: PMC8376019 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
High-resolution melting (HRM) is a post-PCR method that allows to discriminate genotypes based on fluorescence changes during the melting phase. HRM is used to detect mutations or polymorphisms (e.g. microsatellites, SNPs, indels). Here, the (TTTAT)3-5 microsatellite polymorphism within intron 6 of the LDHA gene in pigeons was analysed using the HRM method. Individuals (123 homing pigeons) were genotyped using conventional PCR. Birds were classified into groups based on genotype type and the results were tested by qPCR-HRM and verified using sequencing. Based on the evaluated protocol, five genotypes were identified that vary in the number of TTTAT repeat units (3/3, 4/4, 3/4, 4/5, and 5/5). Sequencing have confirmed the results obtained with qPCR-HRM and verified that HRM is a suitable method for identification of three-allele microsatellite polymorphisms. It can be concluded that the high-resolution melting (HRM) method can be effectively used for rapid (one-step) discrimination of the (TTTAT)3-5 microsatellite polymorphism in the pigeon’s LDHA gene.
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- Magdalena Jedrzejczak-Silicka
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Animal Husbandry, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Physiology, Cytobiology and Proteomics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Animal Husbandry, Department of Genetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland
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Tozaki T, Miyake T, Kikuchi M, Kakoi H, Hirota K, Kusano K, Ishikawa Y, Nomura M, Kushiro A, Nagata S. Heritability estimates of fractures in Japanese Thoroughbred racehorses using a non‐linear model. J Anim Breed Genet 2019; 136:199-204. [DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2018] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Teruaki Tozaki
- Genetic Analysis Department Laboratory of Racing Chemistry Utsunomiya Japan
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- Comparative Agricultural Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture Kyoto University Kyoto Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department Laboratory of Racing Chemistry Utsunomiya Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department Laboratory of Racing Chemistry Utsunomiya Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department Laboratory of Racing Chemistry Utsunomiya Japan
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- Racehorse Hospital Ritto Training Center Japan Racing Association Shiga Japan
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- Racehorse Hospital Ritto Training Center Japan Racing Association Shiga Japan
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- Racehorse Hospital Miho Training Center Japan Racing Association Ibaraki Japan
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- Genetic Analysis Department Laboratory of Racing Chemistry Utsunomiya Japan
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