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Zhao J, Ge X, Li T, Yang M, Zhao R, Yan S, Wu H, Liu Y, Wang K, Xu Z, Jia J, Liu L, Dou T. Integrating metabolomics and transcriptomics to analyze the differences of breast muscle quality and flavor formation between Daweishan mini chicken and broiler. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103920. [PMID: 38909504 PMCID: PMC11253666 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103920] [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: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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The quality and flavor of chicken are affected by muscle metabolites and related regulatory genes, and the molecular regulation mechanism of meat quality is different among different breeds of chicken. In this study, 40 one-day-old Daweishan mini chicken (DM) and Cobb broiler (CB) were selected from each group, with 4 replicates and 10 chickens in each replicate. The chickens were reared until 90 d of age under the same management conditions. Then, metabolomics and transcriptomics data of 90-day-old DM (n = 4) and CB (n = 4) were integrated to analyze metabolites affecting breast muscle quality and flavor, and to explore the important genes regulating meat quality and flavor related metabolites. The results showed that a total of 38 significantly different metabolites (SDMs) and 420 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were detected in the breast muscle of the 2 breeds. Amino acid and lipid metabolism may be the cause of meat quality and flavor difference between DM and CB chickens, involving metabolites such as L-methionine, betaine, N6, N6, N6-Trimethyl-L-lysine, L-anserine, glutathione, glutathione disulfide, L-threonine, N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid, succinate, choline, DOPC, SOPC, alpha-linolenic acid, L-palmitoylcarnitine, etc. Important regulatory genes with high correlation with flavor amino acids (GATM, GSTO1) and lipids (PPARG, LPL, PLIN1, SCD, ANGPTL4, FABP7, GK, B4GALT6, UGT8, PLPP4) were identified by correlation analysis, and the gene-metabolite interaction network of breast muscle mass and flavor formation in DM chicken was constructed. This study showed that there were significant differences in breast metabolites between DM and CB chickens, mainly in amino acid and lipid metabolites. These 2 kinds of substances may be the main reasons for the difference in breast muscle quality and flavor between the 2 breeds. In general, this study could provide a theoretical basis for further research on the molecular regulatory mechanism of the formation of breast muscle quality and flavor differences between DM and CB chickens, and provide a reference for the development, utilization and genetic breeding of high-quality meat chicken breeds.
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- Jingying Zhao
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Yunnan Rural Revitalization Education Institute, Yunnan Open University, Kunming 650101, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China; Institute of Science and Technology, Chuxiong Normal University, Chuxiong 675099, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
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Sun Y, Zhang X, Han W, Liao W, Huang J, Chen Y, Li H, Chen X, Huang Q, Zhou R, Li L. Dietary supplementation with a novel acidifier sodium diformate improves growth performance by increasing growth-related hormones levels and prevents Salmonella enterica serovar Pullorum infection in chickens. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1433514. [PMID: 39100761 PMCID: PMC11295659 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1433514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Since the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feed has been restricted or banned in several countries, finding suitable alternatives is crucial for maintaining animal health. In this study, a novel formate acidifier named sodium diformate (NaDF) was synthesized, and the effects on growth performance and the prevention effects against Salmonella enterica serovar Pullorum infections in chickens were assessed. In broilers, NaDF supplementation improved growth performance, as evidenced by increased body weights and reduced feed conversion ratios. At 38 days of age, NaDF supplementation increased the levels of growth-hormone and ghrelin in the serum, lowered pH values in the gut, improved duodenal morphology, as shown by increased villus length/crypt depth ratios. NaDF also modulated the abundance of beneficial and harmful bacteria without changing the general microbiota diversity and short-chain fatty acids levels, which would be beneficial for maintaining gut homeostasis during its use. NaDF exhibited a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity in vitro. Supplementation with NaDF effectively decreased S. Pullorum colonization in the cecum, liver and spleen in chickens, and mitigated pathological changes in the tissues. Therefore, as a novel acidifier, NaDF can improve chicken growth performance by increasing growth-related hormones levels while maintaining the diversity of gut microbiota, and also resist intestinal bacterial infection. These results provided evidences for the application of NaDF as an effective and safe animal feed in poultry farming.
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- Yufan Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, China
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- Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center of Jiangle, Sanming, China
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- Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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- Alliance Biotech Co., Ltd., Sanming, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, China
- International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, China
- International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine in Hubei Province, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, China
- International Research Center for Animal Disease, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, Wuhan, China
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Guo B, Yan L, Tang Y, Du J, Dai Z, Liu J, Lei M, Hou Z, Zhu H. Green Light Mitigates Cyclic Chronic Heat-Stress-Induced Liver Oxidative Stress and Inflammation via NF-κB Pathway Inhibition in Geese. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:772. [PMID: 39061842 PMCID: PMC11274274 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Heat stress (HS) induces various physiological disorders in poultry, negatively impacting feed intake, feed efficiency, and growth performance. Considering the documented anti-stress and growth-promoting benefits of monochromatic green light in poultry, we aimed to investigate its effects on cyclic chronic HS-induced oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation in geese. We established three treatment groups-geese exposed to white light (W), white light with HS treatment (WH), and green light with HS treatment (GH)-treated over a six-week period with daily HS sessions. The results revealed that cyclic chronic HS induced liver OS and inflammation, leading to hepatocellular injury and reduced growth performance and feed intake. In comparison, the growth performance of geese under green light significantly improved. Additionally, liver index, serum, liver malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels were reduced. Serum total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), liver catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were enhanced, reducing hepatic OS and inflammation. Liver transcriptomic analysis indicated that green light alleviates cyclic chronic HS-induced liver injury and promotes geese growth performance by suppressing NF-κB pathway activation.
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- Binbin Guo
- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
- School of Life Science, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212000, China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary College, Jiangsu Polytechnic College of Agriculture and Forestry, Jurong 212400, China;
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China (L.Y.); (Y.T.); (Z.D.); (J.L.); (M.L.)
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Animal Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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Nirosha S, Karunakaran R, Bandeswaran C, Raja P, Vasanthi B. Nutritional synergy: optimizing growth in Siruvidai chicken via diverse dietary energy and protein strategies and gene expression analysis - brooder phase. Trop Anim Health Prod 2024; 56:186. [PMID: 38842640 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-04008-9] [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: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Nutrient supply regulates overall body growth directly or indirectly through its influence on regulatory factors optimizing nutrient requirements becomes crucial before embarking on genetic improvements. Hence this study addresses this gap by evaluating the effect of feeding varying energy and crude protein levels on growth performance and gene expression related to the growth of indigenous Siruvidai chicken from 0 to 12 weeks. A 360-day-old straight-run Siruvidai chick were randomly distributed into six experimental groups with three replicates of each 20 chicks. The birds were fed corn-soy-based diets formulated with two levels of energy (2500 and 2700 kcal ME/kg) each with three levels of crude protein (16, 18, and 20%) during the brooder stage (0-12 weeks) in 2 × 3 factorial design. Results revealed that there was no significant effect on the energy and protein interaction levels on average feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio in Siruvidai chicken at 12 weeks. The results showed significantly (P < 0.05) lower feed intake in 18% protein fed groups and significantly (P < 0.01) lower feed intake in higher energy 2700 kcal ME/kg fed groups. A better feed conversion ratio (4.06 and 4.21) was observed on the effect of protein levels in bird diets with 18% and 20% protein fed groups. The Growth Hormone (GH) and Myostatin (MSTN) gene expression were significantly (P < 0.01) higher in 16% CP and 2500 kcal ME/kg in hepatic tissue. The high protein and low energy diet up-regulated the Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) gene expression in hepatic tissue. The study concluded that Siruvidai chicken fed with 18% crude protein and 2500 kcal ME/kg is optimum for 0-12 weeks of age.
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- Selvaraj Nirosha
- Department of Animal Nutrition, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600007, India
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- Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600007, India.
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- Central Feed Technology Unit, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Kattupakkam, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600007, India
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600007, India
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- Poultry Research Station, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600051, India
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Wu S, Dou T, Wang K, Yuan S, Yan S, Xu Z, Liu Y, Jian Z, Zhao J, Zhao R, Wu H, Gu D, Liu L, Li Q, Wu DD, Ge C, Su Z, Jia J. Artificial selection footprints in indigenous and commercial chicken genomes. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:428. [PMID: 38689225 PMCID: PMC11061962 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10291-5] [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: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although many studies have been done to reveal artificial selection signatures in commercial and indigenous chickens, a limited number of genes have been linked to specific traits. To identify more trait-related artificial selection signatures and genes, we re-sequenced a total of 85 individuals of five indigenous chicken breeds with distinct traits from Yunnan Province, China. RESULTS We found 30 million non-redundant single nucleotide variants and small indels (< 50 bp) in the indigenous chickens, of which 10 million were not seen in 60 broilers, 56 layers and 35 red jungle fowls (RJFs) that we compared with. The variants in each breed are enriched in non-coding regions, while those in coding regions are largely tolerant, suggesting that most variants might affect cis-regulatory sequences. Based on 27 million bi-allelic single nucleotide polymorphisms identified in the chickens, we found numerous selective sweeps and affected genes in each indigenous chicken breed and substantially larger numbers of selective sweeps and affected genes in the broilers and layers than previously reported using a rigorous statistical model. Consistent with the locations of the variants, the vast majority (~ 98.3%) of the identified selective sweeps overlap known quantitative trait loci (QTLs). Meanwhile, 74.2% known QTLs overlap our identified selective sweeps. We confirmed most of previously identified trait-related genes and identified many novel ones, some of which might be related to body size and high egg production traits. Using RT-qPCR, we validated differential expression of eight genes (GHR, GHRHR, IGF2BP1, OVALX, ELF2, MGARP, NOCT, SLC25A15) that might be related to body size and high egg production traits in relevant tissues of relevant breeds. CONCLUSION We identify 30 million single nucleotide variants and small indels in the five indigenous chicken breeds, 10 million of which are novel. We predict substantially more selective sweeps and affected genes than previously reported in both indigenous and commercial breeds. These variants and affected genes are good candidates for further experimental investigations of genotype-phenotype relationships and practical applications in chicken breeding programs.
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- Siwen Wu
- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
- Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA.
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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Names GR, Grindstaff JL, Westneat DF, Heidinger BJ. Climate change and its effects on body size and shape: the role of endocrine mechanisms. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2024; 379:20220509. [PMID: 38310941 PMCID: PMC10838645 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2022.0509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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In many organisms, rapidly changing environmental conditions are inducing dramatic shifts in diverse phenotypic traits with consequences for fitness and population viability. However, the mechanisms that underlie these responses remain poorly understood. Endocrine signalling systems often influence suites of traits and are sensitive to changes in environmental conditions; they are thus ideal candidates for uncovering both plastic and evolved consequences of climate change. Here, we use body size and shape, a set of integrated traits predicted to shift in response to rising temperatures with effects on fitness, and insulin-like growth factor-1 as a case study to explore these ideas. We review what is known about changes in body size and shape in response to rising temperatures and then illustrate why endocrine signalling systems are likely to be critical in mediating these effects. Lastly, we discuss research approaches that will advance understanding of the processes that underlie rapid responses to climate change and the role endocrine systems will have. Knowledge of the mechanisms involved in phenotypic responses to climate change will be essential for predicting both the ecological and the long-term evolutionary consequences of a warming climate. This article is part of the theme issue 'Endocrine responses to environmental variation: conceptual approaches and recent developments'.
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- Gabrielle R. Names
- Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University, 1340 Bolley Drive, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
- Biology Department, California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Kentucky, 101 Morgan Building, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University, 1340 Bolley Drive, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
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Lugata JK, Ndunguru SF, Reda GK, Gulyás G, Knop R, Oláh J, Czeglédi L, Szabó C. In ovo feeding of methionine affects antioxidant status and growth-related gene expression of TETRA SL and Hungarian indigenous chicks. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4387. [PMID: 38388769 PMCID: PMC10884004 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54891-3] [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: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Methionine (Met) plays a substantial role in poultry due to its involvement in several pathways, including enhancing antioxidant status and improving growth performance and health status. This study examined how in ovo feeding of Met affects hatching performance, antioxidant status, and hepatic gene expression related to growth and immunity in the TETRA-SL LL hybrid (TSL) commercial layer and Hungarian partridge colored hen (HPC) indigenous genotypes. The eggs were injected with saline, DL-Met, and L-Met on 17.5 days of embryonic development. The results showed that the in ovo feeding of DL-Met significantly increased the hatching weight and ferric reducing the ability of the plasma (FRAP) compared with L-Met. The in ovo feeding of either Met source enhanced the liver health and function and hepatic antioxidant status of the chicks. The genotype's differences were significant; the TSL genotype had better hatching weight, an antioxidant defense system, and downregulated growth-related gene expression than the HPC genotype. In ovo feeding of either Met source enhanced the chicks' health status and antioxidant status, and DL-Met improved the hatching weight of the chicks more than L-Met. Genotype differences were significantly evident in the responses of growth performance, antioxidant status, blood biochemical parameters, and gene expression to Met sources.
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- James K Lugata
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary.
- Doctoral School of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary.
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
- Department of Evolutionary Zoology and Human Biology, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Science and Technology, Egyetem Street 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
- Department of Evolutionary Zoology and Human Biology, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Science and Technology, Egyetem Street 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Institutes for Agricultural Research and Educational Farm, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Street 138, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary
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Zhu La ALT, Feng Y, Hu D, Feng Y, Jin X, Liu D, Guo Y, Cheng G, Hu Y. Enzymatically prepared alginate oligosaccharides improve broiler chicken growth performance by modulating the gut microbiota and growth hormone signals. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:96. [PMID: 37394467 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00887-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Alginate oligosaccharide (AOS) holds great potential as a novel feed supplement in farm animals. However, the effects of AOS on chicken health and the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This study aimed to optimize the enzymatic preparation of AOS by using bacterial alginate lyases expressed in yeast, investigate the effects of the prepared AOS on the growth performance and gut health of broiler chickens, and reveal the underlying mechanisms. RESULTS Five alginate lyases from bacteria were cloned into Pichia pastoris GS115 and the alginate lyase PDE9 was expressed at relatively high yield, activity and stability in P. pastoris. Animal trials were carried out using 320 1-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers (four groups; 8 replicates/group × 10 chicks/replicate) receiving either a basal diet or the same diet supplemented with 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg PDE9-prepared AOS for 42 d. The results showed that dietary supplementation of 200 mg/kg AOS displayed the highest activity in promoting the birds' ADG and ADFI (P < 0.05). AOS ameliorated the intestinal morphology, absorption function and barrier function, as indicated by the enhanced (P < 0.05) intestinal villus height, maltase activity, and the expression of PEPT, SGLT1, ZNT1, and occludin. AOS also increased serum insulin-like growth factor-1, ghrelin (P < 0.05), and growth hormone (P < 0.1). Moreover, the concentrations of acetate, isobutyrate, isovalerate, valerate, and total SCFAs in cecum of birds fed AOS were significantly higher than the control birds (P < 0.05). Metagenomic analysis indicated that AOS modulated the chicken gut microbiota structure, function, and microbial interactions and promoted the growth of SCFAs-producing bacteria, for example, Dorea sp. 002160985; SCFAs, especially acetate, were found positively correlated with the chicken growth performance and growth-related hormone signals (P < 0.05). We further verified that AOS can be utilized by Dorea sp. to grow and to produce acetate in vitro. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that the enzymatically produced AOS effectively promoted broiler chicken growth performance by modulating the chicken gut microbiota structure and function. For the first time, we established the connections among AOS, chicken gut microbiota/SCFAs, growth hormone signals and chicken growth performance.
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- A La Teng Zhu La
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Nawaz AH, Lin S, Wang F, Zheng J, Sun J, Zhang W, Jiao Z, Zhu Z, An L, Zhang L. Investigating the heat tolerance and production performance in local chicken breed having normal and dwarf size. Animal 2023; 17:100707. [PMID: 36764018 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.100707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Heat stress significantly impairs the growth performance of broilers, which causes serious losses to the poultry industry every year. Thus, understanding the performance of indigenous chicken breeds under such environment is crucial to address heat stress problem. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of heat stress (HS) on production performance, tissue histology, heat shock response (HSP70, HSP90), and muscle growth-related genes (GHR, IGF-1, and IGF-1R) of Normal yellow chicken (NYC) and Dwarf yellow chicken (DYC). Seventy-two female birds from each strain were raised under normal environmental conditions up to 84 days, with birds from each strain being divided into two groups (HS and control). In the HS group, birds were subjected to high temperature at 35 ± 1 °C for 8 h daily and lasted for a week, while in the control group, birds were raised at 28 ± 1 °C. At 91 days old, bird's liver, hypothalamus, and breast muscle tissues were collected to evaluate the gene expression, histological changes, and the production performance. The Feed intake, weight gain ratio, total protein intake and protein efficiency ratio showed a significant reduction in the treatments (P < 0.01) and treatment × strain interaction (P < 0.05) with breast muscle rate significantly reducing among the treatments (P < 0.01) after 7 days of HS. Correspondingly, total abdominal fat showed significant change among treatment and strain (P < 0.01, P < 0.05), respectively. Besides, HS markedly upregulated the mRNA expression of HSP70 and HSP90 in the pectoralis major of both chicken strains, but no significant increase (P < 0.05) was found in mRNA expression of HSP90 in liver and hypothalamus tissues of both chicken strains. Moreover, HS significantly upregulated (P < 0.05) the expression of lipogenic genes (FASN, ACC) in liver tissues of NYC, while mRNA expression of these genes showed no variation in DYC. Similarly, HS downregulated the mRNA expression of muscle growth-related genes (GHR, IGF-1, and IGF-1R). Consequently, the histopathological analysis showed that histological changes were accompanied by inflammatory cell infiltration in liver tissues of both chicken strains; however, histopathological changes were more severe in NYC than dwarf chicken strain. Conclusively, this study depicted that the production performance and growth rate varied significantly between treatment and control group of NYC. However, heat treatment in DYC has not shown significant damaging consequences as compared to the control group that signifies the vital role of the dwarf trait in thermal tolerance.
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- Ali Hassan Nawaz
- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- Animal Husbandry Research Institute of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 530214 Nanning, Guangxi, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China
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- College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, 524088 Zhanjiang, Guangdong, PR China.
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Kim H, Choo H, Cha J, Jang M, Son J, Jeong T, Choi BH, Lim Y, Chai HH, Lee J, Lim D, Shin D, Park W, Park JE. Blood transcriptome comparison between sexes and their function in 4-week Rhode Island red chickens. Anim Cells Syst (Seoul) 2022; 26:358-368. [PMID: 36605592 PMCID: PMC9809412 DOI: 10.1080/19768354.2022.2146187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Sex is a major biological factor in the development and physiology of a sexual reproductive organism, and its role in the growing process is needed to be investigated in various species. We compare blood transcriptome between 5 males and 5 females in 4-week-old Rhode Island Red chickens and perform functional annotation of differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The results are as follows. 141 and 109 DEGs were located in autosomes and sex chromosomes, respectively. The gene ontology (GO) terms are significantly (p < 0.05) enriched, which were limb development, inner ear development, positive regulation of dendrite development, the KEGG pathway the TGF-beta signaling pathway, and melanogenesis (p < 0.05). These pathways are related to morphological maintenance and growth of the tissues. In addition, the SMAD2W and the BMP5 were involved in the TGF-beta signaling pathway, and both play an important role in maintaining tissue development. The major DEGs related to the development of neurons and synapses include the up-regulated NRN1, GDF10, SLC1A1, BMP5, NBEA, and NRXN1. Also, 7 DEGs were validated using RT-qPCR with high correlation (r 2 = 0.74). In conclusion, the differential expression of blood tissue in the early growing chicken was enriched in TGF-beta signaling and related to the development of neurons and synapses including SMAD2W and BMP5. These results suggest that blood in the early growing stage is differentially affected in tissue development, nervous system, and pigmentation by sex. For future research, experimental characterization of DEGs and a holistic investigation of various tissues and growth stages will be required.
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- Hana Kim
- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Poultry Research Institute, National Institute of Animal Science, Pyeongchang, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, College of Biotechnology and Natural Resources, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Convergence Technology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, Korea, Jong-Eun Park Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, 63243, Korea; Woncheoul Park Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, 55365, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, Korea, Jong-Eun Park Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju-si, 63243, Korea; Woncheoul Park Division of Animal Genomics and Bioinformatics, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju, 55365, Korea
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Alian HA, Samy HM, Ibrahim MT, Yusuf MS, Mahmoud MMA. Nano Zinc Oxide Improves Performance, IGF-I mRNA Expression, Meat Quality, and Humeral Immune Response and Alleviates Oxidative Stress and NF-κB Immunohistochemistry of Broiler Chickens. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022:10.1007/s12011-022-03494-y. [PMID: 36434422 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03494-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A 35-day trial was set to explore the effects of different dietary zinc sources on growth, insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) mRNA expression, meat quality, immune response, antioxidant activity, and immunohistochemistry of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κ7B) of broiler chickens. Ross 308 broiler chicks (n = 156) were randomly assigned into four experimental groups. The G1 received the basal control diet without zinc supplementation; the G2, G3, and G4 were supplemented with zinc oxide, zinc lysine, and nano zinc oxide, respectively, at a level of 40 mg Zn/kg diet. The data revealed that nano zinc oxide linearly improved the overall growth performance parameters. Nano zinc oxide linearly elevated (P < 0.001) mRNA expression of IGF-I followed by G3. The pH value of breast muscle in G4 shows a linearly decreasing value (P < 0.001). Also, the linearly highest expressible release volume percentage and lightness (L*) value with the lowest redness (a*) value (P < 0.05) were recorded in G4 and G3. A numerical increase in the total antibody titer was recorded on the 35th day in the G3 and G4. A numerical elevation in the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and a numerical reduction in the serum malondialdehyde (MDA) were recorded in the G4. The section of the liver from G4 revealed significantly very low expression of NF-κB staining. It is concluded that nano zinc oxide is considered the more trending zinc source. It had no negative effects on the health status and can be used in broiler diet premix.
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- Heba A Alian
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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Malila Y, Thanatsang KV, Sanpinit P, Arayamethakorn S, Soglia F, Zappaterra M, Bordini M, Sirri F, Rungrassamee W, Davoli R, Petracci M. Differential expression patterns of genes associated with metabolisms, muscle growth and repair in Pectoralis major muscles of fast- and medium-growing chickens. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275160. [PMID: 36190974 PMCID: PMC9529130 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of genes related to muscle growth, hypoxia and oxidative stress responses, a multi-substrate serine/threonine-protein kinase (AMPK) and AMPK-related kinases, carbohydrate metabolism, satellite cells activities and fibro- adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) in fast-growing (FG) (n = 30) and medium-growing (MG) chickens (n = 30). Pectoralis major muscles were collected at 7d, 14d, 21d, 28d, 35d and 42d of age. According to their macroscopic features, the samples from FG up to 21d of age were classified as unaffected, while all samples collected at an older age exhibited macroscopic features ascribable to white striping and/or wooden breast abnormalities. In contrast, MG samples did not show any feature associated to muscle disorders. The absolute transcript abundance of 33 target genes was examined by droplet digital polymerase chain reaction. The results showed differential gene expression profiles between FG and MG chickens at different ages. While most genes remained unchanged in MG chickens, the expression patterns of several genes in FG were significantly affected by age. Genes encoding alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 2 and gamma 3 isoforms of AMPK, as well as AMPK-related kinases, were identified as differentially expressed between the two strains. The results support the hypothesis of oxidative stress-induced muscle damage with metabolic alterations in FG chickens. An increased expression of ANXA2, DES, LITAF, MMP14, MYF5 and TGFB1 was observed in FG strain. The results suggest the occurrence of dysregulation of FAP proliferation and differentiation occurring during muscle repair. FAPs could play an important role in defining the proliferation of connective tissue (fibrosis) and deposition of intermuscular adipose tissue which represents distinctive traits of muscle abnormalities. Overall, these findings demonstrate that dysregulated molecular processes associated with myopathic lesions in chickens are strongly influenced by growth rate, and, to some extent, by age.
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- Yuwares Malila
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Cesena (FC), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna (BO), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna (BO), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Cesena (FC), Italy
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna (BO), Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Cesena (FC), Italy
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Wu H, Gao S, Xia L, Li P. Evolutionary rates of body-size-related genes and ecological factors involved in driving body size evolution of squamates. Front Ecol Evol 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2022.1007409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Body size is one of the most important traits of an organism. Among reptiles, both lizards and snakes show body size differences that span a similar six orders of magnitude variation. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying body size variation in squamates remain obscure. Here, we performed comparative genomic analyses of 101 body-size-related genes from 28 reptilian genomes. Phylogenetic analysis by maximum likelihood (PAML) revealed that snakes showed higher evolutionary rates in body-size-related genes, and had an almost two-fold increase in the number of positively selected genes (∼20.3%) compared with lizards (∼8.9%). The high similarities in dN/dS values were obtained between the branches of large-bodied lizards and large-bodied snakes by Spearman correlation analysis. Combining the results from site model, branch-site model and clade model analyses, we found some key genes regulating the evolution of body size in squamates, such as COL10A1, GHR, NPC1, GALNS, CDKN2C, FBN1, and LCORL. Phylogenetic generalized least squares (PGLS) indicated that AKT1, BMP1, IGF1, SOX5, SOX7 in lizards and BMP5, BMP7, GPC6, SH2B3, SOX17 in snakes were significantly correlated with body length and body mass. Furthermore, ecological factors had varying degrees of impact on body size and the evolutionary rate of body-size-related genes in squamates. Intriguingly, climate had little effect on body size of lizards and snakes, but the contribution of climate-related factors to the variation in evolutionary rate of body-size-related genes were relatively higher. Our study lays a foundation for a comprehensive understanding of genetic mechanisms of body size evolution in squamates during the process of adapting to terrestrial life.
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Uyanga VA, Zhao J, Wang X, Jiao H, Onagbesan OM, Lin H. Dietary L-citrulline modulates the growth performance, amino acid profile, and the growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor axis in broilers exposed to high temperature. Front Physiol 2022; 13:937443. [PMID: 36003654 PMCID: PMC9393253 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.937443] [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: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Heat stress adversely affects the growth performance, muscle development, and protein metabolism in poultry. l-Citrulline (L-Cit), is a non-essential amino acid that is known to stimulate muscle protein synthesis under stress conditions. This study investigated whether L-Cit could influence the growth performance, amino acid profile, and protein metabolism in broilers exposed to high ambient temperature. In a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, Arbor acre broilers (288 chickens) were fed with basal diet (CON) or 1% L-Cit supplemented diet and later subjected to either thermoneutral (TNZ: 24°C, 24 h/d) or heat stress (HS: 35°C for 8 h/d) environment for 21 days. The results showed that L-Cit diet promoted the body weight and body weight gain of broilers higher than the CON diet, and it further alleviated HS suppression of body weight and feed intake at certain periods (p < 0.05). Plasma urea, uric acid, glucose, and total cholesterol were elevated during HS, whereas, the triglyceride content was decreased (p < 0.05). Serum amino acids including citrulline, alanine, aspartate, and taurine were decreased by HS. L-Cit supplementation restored the citrulline level and alleviated HS induction of 3-methylhistidine (p < 0.05). L-Cit supplementation increased the plasma growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentration, as well as the GH concentration in the breast muscle (p < 0.05). The mRNA expression showed that HS elicited tissue-specific responses by upregulating some growth factors in the breast muscle, but downregulated the GH receptor, GH binding protein, and IGF-1 expression in the hypothalamus. L-Cit supplementation upregulated the GHRH and IGFBP2 expression in the hypothalamus. L-Cit also upregulated the expression of IGF-1R and IGFBP2 in the breast muscle of HS broilers. The total mTOR protein level in the breast muscle of HS broilers was also increased by L-Cit diet (p < 0.05). Therefore, this study demonstrated that HS negatively affected the growth performance of broilers and dysregulated the expression of growth factors related to protein metabolism. Contrarily, L-Cit promoted the growth responses of broilers via its stimulation of circulating GH/IGF-1 concentration. To certain extents, L-Cit supplementation elicited protective effects on the growth performance of HS broilers by diminishing protein catabolism.
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- Victoria Anthony Uyanga
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control, Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control, Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control, Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control, Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control, Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
- *Correspondence: Hai Lin,
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Saneyasu T, Nakamura T, Honda K, Kamisoyama H. IGF-1 knockdown inhibits phosphorylation of Akt and ERK in chicken embryonic myotubes. Growth Horm IGF Res 2022; 65:101478. [PMID: 35717687 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2022.101478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We examined whether auto/paracrine insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) contributes to the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK in chicken myotubes. METHODS Chicken myotubes were treated with IGF-1 siRNA, and then total RNA and protein were harvested for real-time PCR and western blot analysis. RESULTS Treatment with IGF-1 siRNA inhibited the phosphorylation of Akt and ERK, but not of ribosomal protein S6, in chicken myotubes. Interestingly, IGF-1 siRNA downregulated the expression of IGF-2. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that auto/paracrine IGF-1 contributes to Akt and ERK phosphorylation in chicken myotubes.
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- Takaoki Saneyasu
- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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Chen P, Li S, Zhou Z, Wang X, Shi D, Li Z, Li X, Xiao Y. Liver fat metabolism of broilers regulated by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens TL via stimulating IGF-1 secretion and regulating the IGF signaling pathway. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:958112. [PMID: 35966703 PMCID: PMC9363834 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.958112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens TL (B.A-TL) is well-known for its capability of promoting protein synthesis and lipid metabolism, in particular, the abdominal fat deposition in broilers. However, the underlying molecular mechanism remains unclear. In our study, the regulations of lipid metabolism of broilers by B.A-TL were explored both in vivo and in vitro. The metabolites of B.A-TL were used to simulate in vitro the effect of B.A-TL on liver metabolism based on the chicken hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (i.e., LMH cells). The effects of B.A-TL on lipid metabolism by regulating insulin/IGF signaling pathways were investigated by applying the signal pathway inhibitors in vitro. The results showed that the B.A-TL metabolites enhanced hepatic lipid synthesis and stimulated the secretion of IGF-1. The liver transcriptome analysis revealed the significantly upregulated expressions of four genes (SI, AMY2A, PCK1, and FASN) in the B.A-TL treatment group, mainly involved in carbohydrate digestion and absorption as well as biomacromolecule metabolism, with a particularly prominent effect on fatty acid synthase (FASN). Results of cellular assays showed that B.A-TL metabolites were involved in the insulin/IGF signaling pathway, regulating the expressions of lipid metabolism genes (e.g., FASN, ACCα, LPIN, and ACOX) and the FASN protein, ultimately regulating the lipid metabolism via the IGF/PI3K/FASN pathway in broilers.
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Shafik BM, Kamel ER, Mamdouh M, Elrafaay S, Nassan MA, El-Bahy SM, El-Tarabany MS, Manaa EA. Performance, Blood Lipid Profile, and the Expression of Growth Hormone Receptor ( GHR) and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 ( IGF-1) Genes in Purebred and Crossbred Quail Lines. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12101245. [PMID: 35625092 PMCID: PMC9138147 DOI: 10.3390/ani12101245] [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: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The aim was to evaluate the performance, blood lipid profile, and the relative expression of growth-related genes in purebred white and brown quail lines and their crossbred lines. A total of 240 one-day-old Japanese quail chicks of white and brown line, their crossbred line (WBQ: male white × female brown), and reciprocal crossbred line (BWQ: male brown × female white) were divided into four equal groups (60 birds each). The white quail line showed significantly higher final body weight, daily gain, and feed intake compared with the other quail lines (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, both crossbred quail lines (WBQ and BWQ) showed significantly lower FCR compared with both purebred quail lines (p = 0.001). Both crossbred quail lines showed greater dressing percentages compared with both purebred quail lines (p = 0.038). The brown quail line showed significantly (p = 0.05) higher levels of serum triglycerides and VLDL compared with the white and BWQ lines. The WBQ crossbred line exhibited significantly higher mRNA expression of GHR and IGF-1 genes compared with other quail lines (p < 0.001). Both crossbred lines (WBQ and BWQ) exhibited negative heterosis percentages for body weight (−4.39 and −3.90%, respectively) and feed intake (−10.87 and −14.59%, respectively). Meanwhile, heterosis percentages for FCR (−6.46 and −9.25%, respectively) and dressing percentage (7.54 and 6.38%, respectively) were improved in both crossbred lines. The WBQ line showed high heterosis percentages for the expression of GHR and IGF-1 genes (52.28 and 88.81%, respectively). In conclusion, the WBQ line exhibited significantly greater dressing percentage and better FCR, as well as higher mRNA expression of GHR and IGF-1 genes. These results may be helpful to improve breeding programs and to develop commercial lines of meat-type Japanese quail.
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- Basant M. Shafik
- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Animal and Poultry Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh P.O. Box 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt; (B.M.S.); (E.A.M.)
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- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Economics and Farm Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh P.O. Box 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh P.O. Box 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh P.O. Box 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O.Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig P.O. Box 44511, Sharkia, Egypt
- Correspondence: or
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- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Animal and Poultry Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh P.O. Box 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt; (B.M.S.); (E.A.M.)
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Dou T, Yan S, Liu L, Wang K, Jian Z, Xu Z, Zhao J, Wang Q, Sun S, Talpur MZ, Duan X, Gu D, He Y, Du Y, Abdulwahid AM, Li Q, Rong H, Cao W, Su Z, Zhao G, Liu R, Zhao S, Huang Y, Te Pas MFW, Ge C, Jia J. Integrative analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics to reveal the melanogenesis pathway of muscle and related meat characters in Wuliangshan black-boned chickens. BMC Genomics 2022; 23:173. [PMID: 35236293 PMCID: PMC8892760 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08388-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Melanin is an important antioxidant in food and has been used in medicine and cosmetology. Chicken meat with high melanin content from black-boned chickens have been considered a high nutritious food with potential medicinal properties. The molecular mechanism of melanogenesis of skeletal muscle in black-boned chickens remain poorly understood. This study investigated the biological gene-metabolite associations regulating the muscle melanogenesis pathways in Wuliangshan black-boned chickens with two normal boned chicken breeds as control. Results We identified 25 differentially expressed genes and 11 transcription factors in the melanogenesis pathways. High levels of the meat flavor compounds inosine monophosphate, hypoxanthine, lysophospholipid, hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid, and nicotinamide mononucleotide were found in Wuliangshan black-boned chickens. Conclusion Integrative analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics revealed the dual physiological functions of the PDZK1 gene, involved in pigmentation and/or melanogenesis and regulating the phospholipid signaling processes in muscle of black boned chickens. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-022-08388-w.
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- Tengfei Dou
- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.,Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Agriculture, Kunming, 650031, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.,College of Food Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.,Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medical, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.,College of Food Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, College of Computing and Informatics, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Wageningen UR, Wageningen, 238050, The Netherlands. .,Visiting Professor Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.
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Wang S, Cheng Y, Liu S, Xu Y, Gao Y, Wang C, Wang Z, Feng T, Lu G, Song J, Xia P, Hao L. A synonymous mutation in IGF-1 impacts the transcription and translation process of gene expression. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2021; 26:1446-1465. [PMID: 34938600 PMCID: PMC8655398 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is considered to be a crucial gene in the animal development of bone and body size. In this study, a unique synonymous mutation (c.258 A > G) of the IGF-1 gene was modified with an adenine base editor to observe the growth and developmental situation of mutant mice. Significant expression differences and molecular mechanisms among vectors with different alanine synonymous codons were explored. Although modification of a single synonymous codon rarely interferes with animal phenotypes, we observed that the expression and secretion of IGF-1 were different between 8-week-old homozygous (Ho) and wild-type (WT) mice. In addition, the IGF-1 with optimal codon combinations showed a higher expression content than other codon combination modes at both transcription and translation levels and performed proliferation promotion. The gene stability and translation initiation efficiency also changed significantly. Our findings illustrated that the synonymous mutation altered the IGF-1 gene expression in individual mice and suggested that the synonymous mutation affected the IGF-1 expression and biological function through the transcription and translation processes.
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- S.Y. Wang
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Ministry of Health Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, College of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
- Corresponding author: Linlin Hao, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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Kamel ER, Shafik BM, Mamdouh M, Elrafaay S, Abdelfattah FAI. Response of two strains of growing Japanese quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) to diet containing pomegranate peel powder. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:549. [PMID: 34782923 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02987-7] [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: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Four hundred and eighty 1-day-old Japanese quail chicks from white and brown strains, 240 birds from each strain, were divided into 4 treatment groups with 6 replicates each (10 birds/replicate). Both strains of quail were fed diets containing 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9% pomegranate peel (PP) powder for a period of 42 days. Results revealed that the final body weight (BW), total feed intake (TFI), body weight gain (BWG), gizzard percentage, and eviscerated carcass weight of white growing quails were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than the brown strain. Quail group fed with 6% PP powder had the highest (P < 0.001) average final BW and BWG (P < 0.001). The dietary PP powder at different levels significantly (P = 0.032) decreased TFI, but had no significant effect on carcass traits except for the liver percentage. Quails fed diet 3% and 9% PP powder had significant (P < 0.001) increased count of immune cells, and improved antioxidant potency. White quails fed diet 3% and 6% PP powder had greater expression of hepatic GHR gene. The expression of hepatic IGF-1 gene was significantly (P < 0.05) higher for brown quails fed diet 6% and 9% PP powder. White quails recorded the highest value of total return (TR). Quails fed diet 6% and 9% PP powder significantly (P < 0.001) recorded higher net return (NR) values. In conclusion, dietary inclusion of PP powder at levels up to 9% for Japanese quail strains improved the growth performance, increased antioxidant properties, enhanced hepatic gene expression, and did not show any adverse influence on carcass quality and blood indices of Japanese quail. Moreover, it increased the NR.
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- Eman Ramadan Kamel
- Economics and Farm Management, Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt.
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- Animal and Poultry Production, Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, 13736, Qalyubia, Egypt
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Ogunpaimo OJ, Ojoawo HT, Wheto MY, Adebambo AO, Adebambo OA. Association of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) gene polymorphism with the reproductive performance of three dual-purpose chicken breeds. Transl Anim Sci 2021; 5:txab215. [PMID: 34988376 PMCID: PMC8706822 DOI: 10.1093/tas/txab215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The study was designed to investigate the association of Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) gene polymorphism with the reproductive performance of FUNAAB-Alpha, Sasso, and Kuroiler dual-purpose chicken breeds. To achieve this, a total of 250 healthy hens were selected at 12 wk of age and were intensively managed in cages for 52 wk. Blood sample was taken from each chicken at the 34th week and genomic DNA was extracted using Qiagentm DNA extraction kit, PCR was used to amplify the DNA fragments, and the PCR products were electrophoresed. Amplicons obtained were digested with restriction enzyme hinf1, and were further electrophoresed on 1.5% agarose gel. Data obtained were analyzed using the General linear model of SAS (2002) version 9.0 to determine the effect of IGF1 gene polymorphism and the distribution of alleles within the breeds. Results show polymorphism of the IGF1 gene and the restriction analysis indicated two alleles; A 58% and C 42% with the identification of genotypes AA, AC, and CC, and genotypic frequency of 22%, 43%, and 35%, respectively. Significant associations were observed between the polymorphism of the IGF1 gene, age of the bird at first lay, and weight of the hen at first lay. Chickens with haplotype CC came earlier into lay compared to those with the other two haplotypes (AA and AC). Therefore, the study suggests that haplotype CC could be used as a genetic marker to select for an improved laying performance in chickens.
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- Olaiwola J Ogunpaimo
- Directorate of University Farms, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Center of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, PMB 2240, Nigeria
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Saleh AA, Alhotan RA, Alharthi AS, Nassef E, Kassab MA, Farrag FA, Hendam BM, Abumnadour MMA, Shukry M. Insight View on the Role of in Ovo Feeding of Clenbuterol on Hatched Chicks: Hatchability, Growth Efficiency, Serum Metabolic Profile, Muscle, and Lipid-Related Markers. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11082429. [PMID: 34438887 PMCID: PMC8388663 DOI: 10.3390/ani11082429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary This study examined the effects of ovo injection of clenbuterol on fat deposition and growth performance in chickens, which is prejudicial to poultry consumers and muscle growth-related genes, egg hatchability, and fertility. The achieved result showed a definite effect of clenbuterol on body gain and hatchability. It decreased fat deposition and upregulation of muscle growth-related gene expressions accompanied by modulation of fatty and amino acid composition, reflecting a new insight into the intracellular pathways of clenbuterol supplementation on chicks. Abstract The present study aimed to assess the in ovo administration of clenbuterol on chick fertility, growth performance, muscle growth, myogenic gene expression, fatty acid, amino acid profile, intestinal morphology, and hepatic lipid-related gene expressions. In this study, 750 healthy fertile eggs from the local chicken breed Dokki-4 strain were analyzed. Fertile eggs were randomly divided into five experimental groups (150 eggs/3 replicates for each group). On day 14 of incubation, in addition to the control group, four other groups were established where 0.5 mL of worm saline (30 °C) was injected into the second group of eggs. In the third, fourth, and fifth groups, 0.5 mL of worm saline (30 °C), 0.9% of NaCl, and 10, 15, and 20 ppm of clenbuterol were injected into the eggs. Results suggested that clenbuterol increased growth efficiency up to 12 weeks of age, especially at 15 ppm, followed by 10 ppm, decreased abdominal body fat mass, and improved hatchability (p < 0.01). Clenbuterol also modulated saturated fatty acid levels in the breast muscles and improved essential amino acids when administered at 10 and 15 ppm. Additionally, clenbuterol at 15 ppm significantly decreased myostatin gene expression (p < 0.01) and considerably increased IGF1r and IGF-binding protein (IGFBP) expression. Clenbuterol administration led to a significant upregulation of hepatic PPARα, growth hormone receptor, and Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) mRNA expression with a marked decrease in fatty acid synthase (FAS) and sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP-1c) expression. In conclusion, the current study revealed that in ovo injection of clenbuterol showed positive effects on the growth of hatched chicks through reduced abdominal fat deposition, improved intestinal morphology, and modulation of hepatic gene expressions in myogenesis, lipogenesis, and lipolysis.
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- Ahmed A. Saleh
- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
- Correspondence: (A.A.S.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (R.A.A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt;
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt;
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt;
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- Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Department of Husbandry and Development of Animal Wealth, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt;
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22756, Egypt;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
- Correspondence: (A.A.S.); (M.S.)
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SINE Insertion in the Intron of Pig GHR May Decrease Its Expression by Acting as a Repressor. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11071871. [PMID: 34201672 PMCID: PMC8300111 DOI: 10.3390/ani11071871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary GH/IGF axis genes play a central role in the regulation of skeletal accretion during development and growth, and thus represent candidate genes for growth traits. Retrotransposon insertion polymorphisms are major contributors to structural variations. They tend to generate large effect mutations resulting in variations in target gene activity and phenotype due to the fact that they carry functional elements, such as enhancers, insulators, or promoters. In the present study, RIPs in four GH/IGF axis genes (GH, GHR, IGF1, and IGF1R) were investigated by comparative genomics and PCR. Four RIPs in the GHR gene and one RIP in the IGF1 gene were identified. Further analysis revealed that one RIP in the first intron of GHR might play a role in the regulation of GHR expression by acting as a repressor. These findings contribute to the understanding of the role of RIPs in the genetic variation of GH/IGF axis genes and phenotypic variation in pigs. Abstract The genetic diversity of the GH/IGF axis genes and their association with the variation of gene expression and phenotypic traits, principally represented by SNPs, have been extensively reported. Nevertheless, the impact of retrotransposon insertion polymorphisms (RIPs) on the GH/IGF axis gene activity has not been reported. In the present study, bioinformatic prediction and PCR verification were performed to screen RIPs in four GH/IGF axis genes (GH, GHR, IGF1 and IGF1R). In total, five RIPs, including one SINE RIP in intron 3 of IGF1, one L1 RIP in intron 7 of GHR, and three SINE RIPs in intron 1, intron 5 and intron 9 of GHR, were confirmed by PCR, displaying polymorphisms in diverse breeds. Dual luciferase reporter assay revealed that the SINE insertion in intron 1 of GHR significantly repressed the GHR promoter activity in PK15, Hela, C2C12 and 3T3-L1 cells. Furthermore, qPCR results confirmed that this SINE insertion was associated with a decreased expression of GHR in the leg muscle and longissimus dorsi, indicating that it may act as a repressor involved in the regulation of GHR expression. In summary, our data revealed that RIPs contribute to the genetic variation of GH/IGF axis genes, whereby one SINE RIP in the intron 1 of GHR may decrease the expression of GHR by acting as a repressor.
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Sinpru P, Bunnom R, Poompramun C, Kaewsatuan P, Sornsan S, Kubota S, Molee W, Molee A. Association of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor I genotype with body weight, dominance of body weight, and mRNA expression in Korat slow-growing chickens. Anim Biosci 2021; 34:1886-1894. [PMID: 33705631 PMCID: PMC8563241 DOI: 10.5713/ab.20.0729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective Growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) play a critical role in animal growth rates. We aimed to investigate the effect of GH and IGF-I genotypes on body weight (BW), dominance, and gene expression in slow-growing chickens at different ages. Methods A total of 613 Korat chickens (KRs) were bred and divided into three groups by genotype – A1A1, A1A3, and A3A3 for GH and AA, AC, and CC for IGF-I. Chickens were weighed every two weeks, and liver and breast muscle tissues were collected at 10 weeks of age. Genetic parameters of KRs were estimated using ASReml software. The GH and IGF-I mRNA levels were measured by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Significant differences between traits were analyzed using the generalized linear model. Results A significant effect of GH genotypes on BW was found at most ages, and the A1A1 genotype had the highest value of BW. Compared with the A3A3 genotype, the A1A1 and A1A3 genotypes showed a higher dominance effect at 0 and 2 weeks, and genotype A1A1 had the highest value of dominance at 8 weeks of age. A difference in GH mRNA levels between genotypes was detected in breast muscle at 6 weeks and in the liver tissue at 2 weeks. In the case of IGF-I gene, the AA genotype had the highest BW at the beginning of life. Significant differences in BW dominance were found at 2 weeks. However, IGF-I mRNA levels were not different among genotypes in both breast muscles and liver tissues. Conclusion Our results revealed that GH and IGF-I influence growth, but may not be involved in heterosis. GH can be used as a marker gene in selection programs for growth because the homozygous genotype (A1A1) had the highest BW at all ages. The IGF-I is not a useful marker gene for selection programs.
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- Panpradub Sinpru
- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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Li Z, Ahmed I, Xu Z, Sun S, Li T, Gu D, Liu Y, Zhang X, Yan S, Hu W, Jiang Z, Duan X, Li Q, Liu L, Rong H, Wang K, Abdulwahid AM, Dou T, Wang S, Su Z, Ge C, te Pas MFW, Jia J, Huang Y. Profiles of expression pattern and tissue distribution of host defense peptides genes in different chicken (Gallus gallus) breeds related to body weight. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238675. [PMID: 33370283 PMCID: PMC7769465 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Host defense peptides (HDPs) are an important first line of defense with antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. Selection for increased body weight is hypothesized to be related to reduced immune response. We studied the relationships among body weight, age, and the HDP expression patterns in intestine and immune organs. We used chickens with marked differences of body sizes. The non-selected Daweishan mini chickens showed the highest indexes of immune organs and the lowest concentrations of the plasma immune parameters C3, C4, IgA, and IgY, while the commercial Avian broiler showed the opposite results. The Daweishan mini chickens showed the highest mRNA expressions of HDP genes in small intestine followed by the semi-selected Wuding chickens. Compared with local breeds, broiler chickens showed higher mRNA expression of HDP genes in spleen, thymus, and bursa. Body weight and HDP expression levels were negatively correlated in the intestine and positively in the immune organs. Our results indicated that the HDP immune regulatory roles in small intestine acted as first line of defense in innate immunity in local breeds, and as an adaptive immunity in broiler chickens. Selection was associated with different expression expressions of HDP genes in breed-, age-, and organ-specific manners.
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- Zhengtian Li
- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Food Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Food Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, College of Computing and Informatics, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States of America
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Wageningen UR, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Visiting Professor Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (MFWP); , (JJ); (YH)
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (MFWP); , (JJ); (YH)
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- Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
- * E-mail: (MFWP); , (JJ); (YH)
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El-Attrouny MM, Iraqi MM, Sabike II, Abdelatty AM, Moustafa MM, Badr OA. Comparative evaluation of growth performance, carcass characteristics and timed series gene expression profile of GH and IGF-1 in two Egyptian indigenous chicken breeds versus Rhode Island Red. J Anim Breed Genet 2020; 138:463-473. [PMID: 33098598 DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12517] [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: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Indigenous chicken breeds in developing countries have diverse benefits to rural economy as a source of high-quality animal protein. However, there are few reports on the evaluation of economic traits in Egyptian indigenous breeds. Hence, this study aimed to investigate growth performance, carcass characteristics, body measurements and meat quality traits in two indigenous breeds of chickens (Benha line and Golden Montazah) versus Rhode Island Red as a reference worldwide breed. Besides, a time series expression profile of somatotropic axis genes including GH and IGF-1 and their plasma level concentrations were investigated. Benha line chickens (BL) revealed the highest improved estimates of growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality traits. In the same manner, it displayed the highest levels of hepatic GH and IGF-1 and muscle IGF-1 gene expression compared to Rhode Island Red (RIR) and Golden Montazah (GM) chickens. Accordingly, BL exhibited the highest levels of plasma IGF-1 and the lowest levels of plasma GH. This result suggests the direct association between growth performance, carcass characteristics and levels of IGF-1 gene expression in the selected chicken breeds. BL is a superior Egyptian genotype with candidate productive traits and competing characteristics, it could be used widely as a proven ancestor of commercial hybrid breeds.
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- Mahmoud M El-Attrouny
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture at Moshtohor, Benha University, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture at Moshtohor, Benha University, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Department of Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Qalyubia, Egypt
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Walz M, Chau L, Walz C, Sawitzky M, Ohde D, Brenmoehl J, Tuchscherer A, Langhammer M, Metzger F, Höflich C, Hoeflich A. Overlap of Peak Growth Activity and Peak IGF-1 to IGFBP Ratio: Delayed Increase of IGFBPs versus IGF-1 in Serum as a Mechanism to Speed up and down Postnatal Weight Gain in Mice. Cells 2020; 9:cells9061516. [PMID: 32580353 PMCID: PMC7348928 DOI: 10.3390/cells9061516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Forced expression of insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGFBPs) in transgenic mice has clearly revealed inhibitory effects on somatic growth. However, by this approach, it cannot be solved if or how IGFBPs rule insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-dependent growth under normal conditions. In order to address this question, we have used growth-selected mouse models (obese and lean) and studied IGF-1 and IGFBPs in serum with respect to longitudinal growth activity in males and females compared with unselected controls. In mice of both genders, body weights were recorded and daily weight gains were calculated. Between 2 and 54 weeks of age, serum IGF-1 was determined by ELISA and intact IGFBP-2, -3 and -4 were quantified by Western ligand blotting. The molar ratio of IGF-1 to the sum of IGFBP-2 to -4 was calculated for all groups and plotted against the daily weight gain curve. Growth-selected mice are characterized by higher daily weight gains and extended periods of elevated growth activity if compared to matched unselected controls. Therefore, adult mice from the obese and lean groups can achieve more than twofold increased body weight in both genders (p < 0.001). Between 2 and 11 weeks of age, in obese and lean mice of both genders, serum IGF-1 concentrations are increased more prominently if compared to unselected controls (p < 0.001). Instead, substantial decreases of IGFBPs, particularly of IGFBP-2, are observed in males and females of all groups at the age of 2 to 4 weeks (p < 0.001). Due to the strong increase of IGF-1 but not of IGFBPs between two and four weeks of age, the ratio of IGF-1 to IGFBP-2 to -4 in serum significantly increased in all groups and genders (p < 0.05). Notably, the IGF-1 to IGFBP ratio was higher in male and female obese mice if compared to unselected controls (p < 0.05).
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- Michael Walz
- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Genetics and Biometry, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18197 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.T.); (M.L.)
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- Institute of Genetics and Biometry, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18197 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.T.); (M.L.)
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- Institute of Genome Biology, Leibniz-Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (M.W.); (L.C.); (C.W.); (M.S.); (D.O.); (J.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)38208-68744; Fax: +49-(0)38208-68-702
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Zhang Z, Qiu M, Du H, Li Q, Gan W, Xiong X, Yu C, Peng H, Xia B, Song X, Yang L, Hu C, Chen J, Yang C, Jiang X. Small RNA sequencing of pectoral muscle tissue reveals microRNA-mediated gene modulation in chicken muscle growth. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2020; 104:867-875. [PMID: 31957920 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sichuan mountainous black-bone (SMB) chicken is a small-sized black-feathered chicken breed with low amount of meat, while Dahen (DH) chicken has a larger body size and a faster growth rate. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in various physiological processes, but their role in chicken muscle growth remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the miRNAs and pathways participating in the muscle growth of chicken. MiRNA profiles of four SMB chickens and four DH chickens were detected by small RNA sequencing. A total of 994 known miRNAs were identified, among which gga-miR-1a-3p, gga-miR-148-3p and gga-miR-133a-3p exhibited the highest enrichment in both breeds of chickens. Thirty-two miRNAs were differently expressed between SMB and DH chickens. The differently expressed miRNAs were mainly associated with fatty acid metabolism, immunity and MAPK activation-related processes. Kyoto encyclopaedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) analysis showed that miRNAs were involved in the immunity-related and MAPK signalling pathways. Moreover, miR-204 was downregulated in DH chicken compared with SMB chicken, and significantly inhibited the expression of MAP3K13, which is involved in the MAPK pathway. It was confirmed through luciferase reporter assays that miR-204 specifically inhibited the activity of MAP3K13. Our results helped demonstrate the potential molecular mechanisms of muscle growth in chickens and provide valuable information for chicken breeding.
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- Zengrong Zhang
- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Shanghai Ying Biotechnology Company, Shanghai, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Animal Science Academy, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Animal Breeding and Genetics key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Saneyasu T, Nakano Y, Tsuchii N, Kitashiro A, Tsuchihashi T, Kimura S, Honda K, Kamisoyama H. Differential regulation of protein synthesis by skeletal muscle type in chickens. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2019; 284:113246. [PMID: 31415729 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.113246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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In mammalian skeletal muscles, protein synthesis rates vary according to fiber types. We herein demonstrated differences in the regulatory mechanism underlying the protein synthesis in the pectoralis major (a glycolytic twitch muscle), adductor superficialis (an oxidative twitch muscle), and adductor profound (a tonic muscle) muscles of 14-day-old chickens. Under ad libitum feeding conditions, protein synthesis is significantly higher in the adductor superficialis muscle than in the pectoralis major muscle, suggesting that protein synthesis is upregulated in oxidative muscles in chickens, similar to that in mammals. In the pectoralis major muscle, fasting significantly inhibited the Akt/S6 pathway and protein synthesis with a corresponding decrease in plasma insulin concentration. Conversely, the insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) mRNA levels significantly increased. These findings suggest that the insulin/Akt/S6 pathway plays an important role in the regulation of protein synthesis in the pectoralis major muscle. Interestingly, protein synthesis in the adductor superficialis muscle appears to be regulated in an Akt-independent manner, because fasting significantly decreased S6 phosphorylation and protein synthesis without affecting Akt phosphorylation. In the adductor profound muscle, IGF-1 expression, phosphorylation of Akt and S6, and protein synthesis were decreased by fasting, suggesting that insulin and/or skeletal IGF-1 appear contribute to protein synthesis via the Akt/S6 pathway. These findings revealed the differential regulation of protein synthesis depending on skeletal muscle types in chickens.
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- Takaoki Saneyasu
- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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Fujita S, Honda K, Yamaguchi M, Fukuzo S, Saneyasu T, Kamisoyama H. Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 in the Central Regulation of Feeding Behavior in Chicks. J Poult Sci 2019; 56:270-276. [PMID: 32055224 PMCID: PMC7005399 DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0180127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a key regulator of muscle development and metabolism in chickens. Recently, we have demonstrated that intracerebroventricular administration of IGF-1 significantly decreased food intake in broiler chicks. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the IGF-1-induced anorexia and the anorexigenic effect of IGF-1 in different strains of commercial chicks have not been investigated. Neuropeptide Y (NPY, a hypothalamic orexigenic neuropeptide), agouti-related protein (AgRP, a hypothalamic orexigenic neuropeptide), and proopiomelanocortin (POMC, the precursor of hypothalamic anorexigenic neuropeptides) play important roles in the regulation of food intake in both mammals and chickens. Evidence shows that several cell signaling pathways in the hypothalamus are involved in regulating the feeding behavior of mammals. In the present study, we first investigated the effects of IGF-1 on the expression of appetite-regulating neuropeptides and phosphorylation of signaling molecules in the hypothalamus of broiler chicks. Intracerebroventricular administration of IGF-1 significantly increased the mRNA levels of POMC, whereas the mRNA levels of NPY and AgRP were not significantly altered. IGF-1 also significantly induced the phosphorylation of v-Akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (AKT) in the hypothalamus of chicks, but did not influence the phosphorylation of forkhead box O1, S6 protein, AMP-activated protein kinase, and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2. We also compared the effect of IGF-1 on food intake in broiler chicks (a hyperphagic strain of chickens) and layer chicks. Results demonstrated that the threshold of IGF-1-induced anorexia in broiler chicks was higher than that in layer chicks. Our observations suggest that hypothalamic POMC and AKT may be involved in the IGF-1-induced anorexigenic pathway and that high threshold of IGF-1-induced anorexia in broiler chicks might be one of the causes of hyperphagia in broiler chicks. Overall, it appears that IGF-1 plays important roles in the central regulation of feeding behavior in chicks.
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- Shoichi Fujita
- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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