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Wang M, Li K, Jiao H, Zhao J, Li H, Zhou Y, Cao A, Wang J, Wang X, Lin H. Dietary bile acids supplementation decreases hepatic fat deposition with the involvement of altered gut microbiota and liver bile acids profile in broiler chickens. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2024; 15:113. [PMID: 39135090 PMCID: PMC11320850 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-024-01071-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND High-fat diets (HFD) are known to enhance feed conversion ratio in broiler chickens, yet they can also result in hepatic fat accumulation. Bile acids (BAs) and gut microbiota also play key roles in the formation of fatty liver. In this study, our objective was to elucidate the mechanisms through which BA supplementation reduces hepatic fat deposition in broiler chickens, with a focus on the involvement of gut microbiota and liver BA composition. RESULTS Newly hatched broiler chickens were allocated to either a low-fat diet (LFD) or HFD, supplemented with or without BAs, and subsequently assessed their impacts on gut microbiota, hepatic lipid metabolism, and hepatic BA composition. Our findings showed that BA supplementation significantly reduced plasma and liver tissue triglyceride (TG) levels in 42-day-old broiler chickens (P < 0.05), concurrently with a significant decrease in the expression levels of fatty acid synthase (FAS) in liver tissue (P < 0.05). These results suggest that BA supplementation effectively diminishes hepatic fat deposition. Under the LFD, BAs supplementation increased the BA content and ratio of Non 12-OH BAs/12-OH BAs in the liver and increased the Akkermansia abundance in cecum. Under the HFD, BA supplementation decreased the BAs and increased the relative abundances of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and cholic acid (CA) in hepatic tissue, while the relative abundances of Bacteroides were dramatically reduced and the Bifidobacterium, Escherichia, and Lactobacillus were increased in cecum. Correlation analyses showed a significant positive correlation between the Akkermansia abundance and Non 12-OH BA content under the LFD, and presented a significant negative correlation between the Bacteroides abundance and CA or CDCA content under the HFD. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that supplementation of BAs in both LFD and HFD may ameliorate hepatic fat deposition in broiler chickens with the involvement of differentiated microbiota-bile acid profile pathways.
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- Minghui Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Shandong Longchang Animal Health Products Co., Ltd., Jinan, P. R. China
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- Shandong Longchang Animal Health Products Co., Ltd., Jinan, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources (Co-Construction By Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shandong Agricultural University, No. 61, Daizong Street, Taian, 271018, Shandong, P. R. China.
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Ren T, Xu M, Du X, Wang Y, Loor JJ, Lei L, Gao W, Du X, Song Y, Liu G, Li X. Research Progress on the Role of M6A in Regulating Economic Traits in Livestock. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8365. [PMID: 39125935 PMCID: PMC11313175 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158365] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Reversible regulation of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of eukaryotic RNA via methyltransferases is an important epigenetic event affecting RNA metabolism. As such, m6A methylation plays crucial roles in regulating animal growth, development, reproduction, and disease progression. Herein, we review the latest research advancements in m6A methylation modifications and discuss regulatory aspects in the context of growth, development, and reproductive traits of livestock. New insights are highlighted and perspectives for the study of m6A methylation modifications in shaping economically important traits are discussed.
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- Tuanhui Ren
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- Mammalian NutriPhysioGenomics, Department of Animal Sciences and Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USA;
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Key Laboratory for Zoonosis Research of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (T.R.); (M.X.); (X.D.); (Y.W.); (L.L.); (W.G.); (X.D.); (Y.S.); (G.L.)
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Mostafa SM, Wang L, Tian B, Graber J, Moore C. Transcriptomic analysis reveals regulation of adipogenesis via long non-coding RNA, alternative splicing, and alternative polyadenylation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16964. [PMID: 39043790 PMCID: PMC11266407 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67648-9] [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: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Obesity is characterized by dysregulated adipogenesis that leads to increased number and/or size of adipocytes. Understanding the molecular mechanisms governing adipogenesis is therefore key to designing therapeutic interventions against obesity. In our study, we analyzed 3'-end sequencing data that we generated from human preadipocytes and adipocytes, as well as previously published RNA-seq datasets, to elucidate mechanisms of regulation via long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), alternative splicing (AS) and alternative polyadenylation (APA). We discovered lncRNAs that have not been previously characterized but may be key regulators of white adipogenesis. We also detected 100 AS events and, using motif enrichment analysis, identified RNA binding proteins (RBPs) that could mediate exon skipping-the most prevalent AS event. In addition, we show that usage of alternative poly(A) sites in introns or 3'-UTRs of key adipogenesis genes leads to isoform diversity, which can have significant biological consequences on differentiation efficiency. We also identified RBPs that may modulate APA and defined how 3'-UTR APA can regulate gene expression through gain or loss of specific microRNA binding sites. Taken together, our bioinformatics-based analysis reveals potential therapeutic avenues for obesity through manipulation of lncRNA levels and the profile of mRNA isoforms via alternative splicing and polyadenylation.
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- Salwa Mohd Mostafa
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Department of Developmental, Molecular, and Chemical Biology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Gene Expression and Regulation Program, and Center for Systems and Computational Biology, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Gene Expression and Regulation Program, and Center for Systems and Computational Biology, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, Salisbury Cove, ME, 04609, USA
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Department of Developmental, Molecular, and Chemical Biology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
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Cui Y, Ru M, Wang Y, Weng L, Haji RA, Liang H, Zeng Q, Wei Q, Xie X, Yin C, Huang J. Epigenetic regulation of H3K27me3 in laying hens with fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome induced by high-energy and low-protein diets. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:374. [PMID: 38627644 PMCID: PMC11022457 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10270-w] [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: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS) in the modern poultry industry is primarily caused by nutrition. Despite encouraging progress on FLHS, the mechanism through which nutrition influences susceptibility to FLHS is still lacking in terms of epigenetics. RESULTS In this study, we analyzed the genome-wide patterns of trimethylated lysine residue 27 of histone H3 (H3K27me3) enrichment by chromatin immunoprecipitation-sequencing (ChIP-seq), and examined its association with transcriptomes in healthy and FLHS hens. The study results indicated that H3K27me3 levels were increased in the FLHS hens on a genome-wide scale. Additionally, H3K27me3 was found to occupy the entire gene and the distant intergenic region, which may function as silencer-like regulatory elements. The analysis of transcription factor (TF) motifs in hypermethylated peaks has demonstrated that 23 TFs are involved in the regulation of liver metabolism and development. Transcriptomic analysis indicated that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were enriched in fatty acid metabolism, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism. The hub gene identified from PPI network is fatty acid synthase (FASN). Combined ChIP-seq and transcriptome analysis revealed that the increased H3K27me3 and down-regulated genes have significant enrichment in the ECM-receptor interaction, tight junction, cell adhesion molecules, adherens junction, and TGF-beta signaling pathways. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the trimethylation modification of H3K27 has been shown to have significant regulatory function in FLHS, mediating the expression of crucial genes associated with the ECM-receptor interaction pathway. This highlights the epigenetic mechanisms of H3K27me3 and provides insights into exploring core regulatory targets and nutritional regulation strategies in FLHS.
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- Yong Cui
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
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Wang K, Hua G, Li J, Yang Y, Zhang C, Yang L, Hu X, Scheben A, Wu Y, Gong P, Zhang S, Fan Y, Zeng T, Lu L, Gong Y, Jiang R, Sun G, Tian Y, Kang X, Hu H, Li W. Duck pan-genome reveals two transposon insertions caused bodyweight enlarging and white plumage phenotype formation during evolution. IMETA 2024; 3:e154. [PMID: 38868520 PMCID: PMC10989122 DOI: 10.1002/imt2.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Structural variations (SVs) are a major source of domestication and improvement traits. We present the first duck pan-genome constructed using five genome assemblies capturing ∼40.98 Mb new sequences. This pan-genome together with high-depth sequencing data (∼46.5×) identified 101,041 SVs, of which substantial proportions were derived from transposable element (TE) activity. Many TE-derived SVs anchoring in a gene body or regulatory region are linked to duck's domestication and improvement. By combining quantitative genetics with molecular experiments, we, for the first time, unraveled a 6945 bp Gypsy insertion as a functional mutation of the major gene IGF2BP1 associated with duck bodyweight. This Gypsy insertion, to our knowledge, explains the largest effect on bodyweight among avian species (27.61% of phenotypic variation). In addition, we also examined another 6634 bp Gypsy insertion in MITF intron, which triggers a novel transcript of MITF, thereby contributing to the development of white plumage. Our findings highlight the importance of using a pan-genome as a reference in genomics studies and illuminate the impact of transposons in trait formation and livestock breeding.
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- Kejun Wang
- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at ShenzhenChinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesShenzhenChina
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Intelligent Husbandry Department, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhanChina
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural ScienceWuhanChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Simons Center for Quantitative BiologyCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCold Spring HarborNew YorkUSA
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- Department of preventive veterinary medicine, College of Veterinary MedicineHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- International Joint Research Center for National Animal ImmunologyZhengzhouHenanChina
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural ScienceWuhanChina
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- Quality Safety and Processing LaboratoryJiangsu Institute of Poultry SciencesYangzhouChina
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- Quality Safety and Processing LaboratoryJiangsu Institute of Poultry SciencesYangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro‐Products, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary ScienceZhejiang Academy of Agricultural SciencesHangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro‐Products, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary ScienceZhejiang Academy of Agricultural SciencesHangzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, Intelligent Husbandry Department, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhanChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding and Guangdong Rice Engineering LaboratoryGuangdong Academy of Agricultural SciencesGuangzhouChina
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- Henan Key Laboratory for Innovation and Utilization of Chicken Germplasm Resources, Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding, College of Animal Science and TechnologyHenan Agricultural UniversityZhengzhouChina
- The Shennong LaboratoryZhengzhouChina
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Huang X, He W, Fan S, Li H, Ye G. IGF2BP3-mediated enhanced stability of MYLK represses MSC adipogenesis and alleviates obesity and insulin resistance in HFD mice. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:17. [PMID: 38196046 PMCID: PMC10776757 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05076-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold immense potential as multipotent stem cells and serve as a primary source of adipocytes. The process of MSC adipogenesis plays a crucial role in maintaining systemic metabolic homeostasis and has garnered significant attention in tissue bioengineering. N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most prevalent RNA modification, is known to regulate cell fate and disease. However, the precise involvement of m6A readers in MSC adipogenesis remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the impact of IGF2BP3, a prominent m6A reader, on MSC adipogenesis. Our findings revealed a decrease in IGF2BP3 expression during the natural adipogenic differentiation of MSCs. Furthermore, IGF2BP3 was found to repress MSC adipogenesis by augmenting the levels of MYLK, a calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase. Mechanistically, IGF2BP3 interacted with MYLK mRNA in an m6A-dependent manner, extending its half-life and subsequently inhibiting the phosphorylation of the ERK1/2 pathway, thereby impeding the adipogenic differentiation of MSCs. Additionally, we successfully achieved the overexpression of IGF2BP3 through intraperitoneal injection of adeno-associated virus serotype Rec2, which specifically targeted adipose tissue. This intervention resulted in reduced body weight and improved insulin resistance in high-fat diet mice. Overall, our study provides novel insights into the role of IGF2BP3 in MSC adipogenesis, shedding light on adipocyte-related disorders and presenting potential targets for related biomedical applications.
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- Xiuji Huang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, People's Republic of China.
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Aboelhassan DM, Darwish HR, Mansour H, Abozaid H, Ghaly IS, Radwan HA, Hassan ER, Farag IM. Polymorphisms and expressions of ADSL, MC4R and CAPN1 genes and their effects on economic traits in Egyptian chicken breeds. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 51:4. [PMID: 38071695 PMCID: PMC10710965 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08999-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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In recent years, strategic plans for poultry production have emphasized quantitative traits, particularly body weight and carcass traits (meat yield), in response to overpopulation challenges. Candidate genes such as adenylosuccinate lyase (ADSL), melanocortin-4-receptor (MC4R), and calpain 1 (CAPN1) have played vital roles in this context due to their associations with muscle growth and body composition. This study aims to investigate the influence of polymorphisms and gene expressions of the aforementioned genes on body weight (BW), growth rate (GR), breast weight (BrW), and thigh weight (TW) across four distinct chicken breeds: Fayoumi, Matrouh, Mamourah, and Leghorn. The use of PCR-SSCP analysis revealed genetic polymorphisms through the identification of various patterns (genotypes) within the three examined genes. The ADSL, MC4R, and CAPN1 genes exhibited five, three, and two different genotypes, respectively. These polymorphisms displayed promising connections with enhancing economically significant production traits, particularly BW, BrW and TW. Furthermore, gene expression analyses were conducted on breast and thigh tissues obtained from the chicken breeds at 60 days of age, where ADSL and MC4R exhibited a noteworthy up-regulation in Fayoumi and Matrouh breeds, and down-regulation in Mamourah and Leghorn. In contrast, CAPN1 expression decreased across most breeds with a slight increase noted in Fayoumi breed. In conclusion, this investigation underscores the substantial impact of ADSL, MC4R, and CAPN1 genes on economically important production traits within Egyptian domestic chicken breeds. Consequently, these genes emerge as significant molecular markers, holding potential utility in avian selection and breeding programs aimed at enhancing productive performance.
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- Dalia M Aboelhassan
- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33st El Bohouth, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.
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- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33st El Bohouth, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33st El Bohouth, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Agricultural and Biology Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33st El Bohouth, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33st El Bohouth, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Disease, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Cell Biology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33st El Bohouth, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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Zhang X, Tang B, Li J, Ouyang Q, Hu S, Hu J, Liu H, Li L, He H, Wang J. Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals mechanisms of restriction feeding on lipid metabolism in ducks. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102963. [PMID: 37586191 PMCID: PMC10450974 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Presently, excessive fat deposition is the main reason to limit the development of duck industry. In the production, the methods of restricted feeding (RF) were widely used to reduce the lipid deposition of ducks. The liver (L), abdominal adipose (AA), and subcutaneous adipose (SA) were the main tissues of lipid metabolism and deposition of ducks. However, the mechanisms of lipid metabolism and deposition of ducks under RF have not been fully clarified. In this study, in order to better understand the mechanisms of lipid metabolism and deposition in ducks under RF, a total of 120 male Nonghua ducks were randomly divided into a free feeding group (FF, n = 60) and RF group (RF, n = 60), then comparative transcriptomic analysis of L, AA, and SA between FF (n = 3) and RF (n = 3) ducks was performed at 56 d of age. Phenotypically, L, AA, and SA index of FF group was higher than that in RF group. There were 279, 390, and 557 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in L, AA, and SA. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that ECM-receptor interaction and metabolic pathways were significantly enriched in L, AA, and SA. Lipid metabolism-related pathways including fatty acid metabolism, unsaturated fatty acid synthesis, and steroidogenesis were significantly enriched in AA and SA. Moreover, through integrated analysis weighted gene coexpression network (WGCNA) and protein-protein interaction network, 10 potential candidate genes involved in the ECM-receptor interaction and lipid metabolism pathways were identified, including 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA synthase 2 (HMGCS2), aldolase B (ALDOB), formimidoyltransferase cyclodeaminase(FTCD), phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 1 (PCK1), tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT), stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), squalene epoxidase (SQLE), phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B), choline kinase A (CHKA), and elongation of very-long-chain fatty acids-like 2 (ELOVL2), which could play a key role in lipid metabolism and deposition of ducks under RF. Our study reveals that the liver might regulate the lipid metabolism of abdominal adipose and subcutaneous adipose through ECM-receptor interaction and metabolic pathways (fatty acid metabolism, unsaturated fatty acid synthesis, and steroid synthesis), thus to reduce the lipid deposition of ducks under RF. These results provide novel insights into the avian lipid metabolism and will help better understand the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Xin Zhang
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Multi-omics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, PR China.
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Enguita FJ, Leitão AL, Mattick JS. RNA Regulatory Networks 2.0. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24109001. [PMID: 37240347 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24109001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
The central role of RNA molecules in cell biology has been an expanding subject of study since the proposal of the "RNA world" hypothesis 60 years ago [...].
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- Francisco J Enguita
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Ling X, Wang Q, Zhang J, Zhang G. Genome-Wide Analysis of the KLF Gene Family in Chicken: Characterization and Expression Profile. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13091429. [PMID: 37174466 PMCID: PMC10177326 DOI: 10.3390/ani13091429] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The kruppel-like factor (KLF) gene family is a group of transcription factors containing highly conserved zinc-finger motifs, which play a crucial role in cell proliferation and differentiation. Chicken has been widely used as a model animal for analyzing gene function, however, little is known about the function of the KLF gene family in chickens. In this study, we performed genome-wide studies of chicken KLF genes and analyzed their biological and expression characteristics. We identified 13 KLF genes from chickens. Our phylogenetic, motif, and conserved domain analyses indicate that the KLF gene family has remained conserved through evolution. Synteny analysis showed the collinear relationship among KLFs, which indicated that they had related biomolecular functions. Interaction network analysis revealed that KLFs worked with 20 genes in biological processes. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis showed that KLF2 was involved in Apelin and Forkhead Box O (FOXO) signaling pathways. Moreover, qPCR showed that 13 KLF genes were expressed in the nine selected tissues and displayed various gene expression patterns in chickens. RNA-seq showed that KLF3 and KLF10 genes were differentially expressed in the normal and high-fat diet fed groups, and KLF4, KLF5, KLF6, KLF7, KLF9, KLF12, and KLF13 genes were differentially expressed between undifferentiated and differentiated chicken preadipocytes. Besides, RNA-seq also showed that KLF genes displayed different expression patterns in muscle at 11 and 16 embryonic days old, and in 1-day-old chickens. These results indicated that the KLF genes were involved in the development of muscle and fat in chickens. Our findings provide some valuable reference points for the subsequent study of the function of KLF genes.
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- Xuanze Ling
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture & Agri-Product Safety, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225000, China
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Wu X, Wang W, Fan S, You L, Li F, Zhang X, Wu H, Tang J, Qi Y, Feng W, Yan L, Ren M. U-shaped association between serum IGF2BP3 and T2DM: A cross-sectional study in Chinese population. J Diabetes 2023; 15:349-361. [PMID: 36891946 PMCID: PMC10101838 DOI: 10.1111/1753-0407.13378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To clarify the expression of N6-methyladenosine (m6 A) modulators involved in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We further explored the association of serum insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding proteins 3 (IGF2BP3) levels and odds of T2DM in a high-risk population. METHODS The gene expression data set GSE25724 was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus, and a cluster heatmap was generated by using the R package ComplexHeatmap. Differential expression analysis for 13 m6 A RNA methylation regulators between nondiabetic controls and T2DM subjects was performed using an unpaired t test. A cross-sectional design, including 393 subjects (131 patients with newly diagnosed T2DM, 131 age- and sex-matched subjects with prediabetes, and 131 healthy controls), was carried out. The associations between serum IGF2BP3 concentrations and T2DM were modeled by restricted cubic spline and logistic regression models. RESULTS Two upregulated (IGF2BP2 and IGF2BP3) and 5 downregulated (methyltransferase-like 3 [METTL3], alkylation repair homolog protein 1 [ALKBH1], YTH domain family 2 [YTHDF2], YTHDF3, and heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein [HNRNPC]) m6 A-related genes were found in islet samples of T2DM patients. A U-shaped association existed between serum IGF2BP3 levels and odds of T2DM according to cubic natural spline analysis models, after adjustment for body mass index, waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglyeride. Multivariate logistic regression showed that progressively higher odds of T2DM were observed when serum IGF2BP3 levels were below 0.62 ng/mL (odds ratio 3.03 [95% confidence interval 1.23-7.47]) in model 4. CONCLUSION Seven significantly altered m6 A RNA methylation genes were identified in T2DM. There was a U-shaped association between serum IGF2BP3 levels and odds of T2DM in the general Chinese adult population. This study provides important evidence for further examination of the role of m6 A RNA methylation, especially serum IGF2BP3 in T2DM risk assessment.
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- Xiaoying Wu
- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
- Department of EndocrinologyNational Center of Gerontology, Beijing Hospital, Peking University Fifth School of Clinical MedicineBeijingChina
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of EndocrinologySun Yat‐sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouPeople's Republic of China
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Liu L, Lei S, Lin X, Ji J, Wang Y, Zheng B, Zhang Y, Zeng H. Lotus seed resistant starch and sodium lactate regulate small intestinal microflora and metabolite to reduce blood lipid. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123553. [PMID: 36740125 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Lu Liu
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, China Agricultural University, Key Lab of Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Fujian Province, Institute of Oceanology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Du P, Wang H, Shi X, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Chen W, Zhang H, Huang Y. A comparative study to determine the effects of breed and feed restriction on glucose metabolism of chickens. ANIMAL NUTRITION 2023; 13:261-269. [PMID: 37168446 PMCID: PMC10164833 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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The glucose metabolism of poultry draws wide attention as they have nearly twice the fasting blood glucose than that of mammals. To define the relationship between glucose metabolism and breed of chicken, the outcomes from different growth rate chickens showed that Arbor Acres (AA) broilers, a well-known fast-growing breed, had a lower fasting blood glucose concentration and glucose clearance rate when compared to Silky chickens, a Chinese traditional medicinal chicken with black skin and a slow growth rate. Moreover, AA broilers had a relatively slow rise in blood glucose in response to oral glucose solution than the Silky chickens on 21 and 42 d (P < 0.05), which is probably attributed to downregulated expression of pancreatic insulin (INS), and upregulated transcription of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxy kinase 1 (PCK1) and glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2) in the liver of AA broilers (P < 0.05). In response to feeding restriction from 7 to 21 d, both the fasting blood glucose and the response speed of AA broilers to oral glucose were increased on d 21 (P < 0.05), and the serum glucose concentrations after 3 weeks compensatory growth were improved by early feed restriction in AA broilers. Feed restriction could also upregulate the mRNA level of pancreatic INS on d 21 and 42, as well as decrease the expressions of PCK1, glucose-6-phosphatase catalytic (G6PC), and GLUT2 in the liver on d 21 (P < 0.05) when compared to the free feeding group. These results revealed that Silky chickens have a stronger capability to regulate glucose homeostasis than AA broilers, and feed restriction could improve the fasting blood glucose and the response to oral glucose of AA broilers.
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- Pengfei Du
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
- Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and Animal Product Quality, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
- Corresponding authors.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan, China
- Corresponding authors.
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Li C, Wang S, Chen S, Wang X, Deng X, Liu G, Chang W, Beckers Y, Cai H. Screening and Characterization of Pediococcus acidilactici LC-9-1 toward Selection as a Potential Probiotic for Poultry with Antibacterial and Antioxidative Properties. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:215. [PMID: 36829774 PMCID: PMC9952579 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Growing interest has been focused on lactic acid bacteria as alternatives to antimicrobial growth promoters, which are characterized by the production of various functional metabolites, such as antimicrobial and antioxidants compounds. The present study was undertaken to evaluate a potential probiotic from the antioxidant perspective. LC-9-1, screened from the intestines of healthy animals, was revealed to be Pediococcus acidilactici on the basis of its morphological, biochemical, and molecular characteristics. The strain has excellent properties, including acid-production efficiency, antibacterial performance and antioxidant activity. The safety of the strain was also evaluated. Furthermore, the experiments in broiler chickens suggested that dietary LC-9-1 supplementation improved the growth performance and decreased the abdominal fat, and enhanced the antioxidant capability and intestinal innate immunity of broilers. Analysis of intestinal microbiota showed that a higher community diversity (Shannon index) was achieved. In addition to the significantly increased relative abundances of Pediococcus spp., beneficial genera such as Rothia spp. and Ruminococcus spp. were abundant, while opportunistic pathogens such as Escherichia-Shigella spp. were significantly reduced in LC-9-1-supplemented broilers. Collectively, such in-depth characterization and the available data will guide future efforts to develop next-generation probiotics, and LC-9-1 could be considered a potential strain for further utilization in direct-fed microbial or starter culture for fermentation.
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- Chong Li
- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
- Precision Livestock and Nutrition Laboratory, Teaching and Research Centre (TERRA), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Biological Feed, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Precision Livestock and Nutrition Laboratory, Teaching and Research Centre (TERRA), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Biological Feed, Beijing 100081, China
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Genome-Wide Association Study Revealed the Effect of rs312715211 in ZNF652 Gene on Abdominal Fat Percentage of Chickens. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11121849. [PMID: 36552358 PMCID: PMC9775298 DOI: 10.3390/biology11121849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Abdominal fat percentage (AFP) is an important economic trait in chickens. Intensive growth selection has led to the over-deposition of abdominal fat in chickens, but the genetic basis of AFP is not yet clear. Using 520 female individuals from selection and control lines of Jingxing yellow chicken, we investigated the genetic basis of AFP using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and fixation indices (FST). A 0.15 MB region associated with AFP was located on chromosome 27 and included nine significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which could account for 3.34-5.58% of the phenotypic variation. In addition, the π value, genotype frequency, and dual-luciferase results identified SNP rs312715211 in the intron region of ZNF652 as the key variant. The wild genotype was associated with lower AFP and abdominal fat weight (AFW), but higher body weight (BW). Finally, annotated genes based on the top 1% SNPs were used to investigate the physiological function of ZNF652. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis suggested that ZNF652 may reduce AFW and BW in broilers through the TGF-β1/SMad2/3 and MAPK/FoxO pathways via EGFR and TGFB1. Our findings elucidated the genetic basis of chicken AFP, rs312715211 on the ZNF652 gene, which can affect BW and AFW and was the key variant associated with AFP. These data provide new insight into the genetic mechanism underlying AF deposition in chickens and could be beneficial in breeding chickens for AF.
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Johnsson M, Wall H, Lopes Pinto FA, Fleming RH, McCormack HA, Benavides-Reyes C, Dominguez-Gasca N, Sanchez-Rodriguez E, Dunn IC, Rodriguez-Navarro AB, Kindmark A, de Koning DJ. Genetics of tibia bone properties of crossbred commercial laying hens in different housing systems. G3 (BETHESDA, MD.) 2022; 13:6855652. [PMID: 36453438 PMCID: PMC9911068 DOI: 10.1093/g3journal/jkac302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Osteoporosis and bone fractures are a severe problem for the welfare of laying hens, with genetics and environment, such as housing system, each making substantial contributions to bone strength. In this work, we performed genetic analyses of bone strength, bone mineral density, and bone composition, as well as body weight, in 860 commercial crossbred laying hens from 2 different companies, kept in either furnished cages or floor pens. We compared bone traits between housing systems and crossbreds and performed a genome-wide association study of bone properties and body weight. As expected, the 2 housing systems produced a large difference in bone strength, with layers housed in floor pens having stronger bones. These differences were accompanied by differences in bone geometry, mineralization, and chemical composition. Genome scans either combining or independently analyzing the 2 housing systems revealed no genome-wide significant loci for bone breaking strength. We detected 3 loci for body weight that were shared between the housing systems on chromosomes 4, 6, and 27 (either genome-wide significant or suggestive) and these coincide with associations for bone length. In summary, we found substantial differences in bone strength, content, and composition between hens kept in floor pens and furnished cages that could be attributed to greater physical activity in pen housing. We found little evidence for large-effect loci for bone strength in commercial crossbred hens, consistent with a highly polygenic architecture for bone strength in the production environment. The lack of consistent genetic associations between housing systems in combination with the differences in bone phenotypes could be due to gene-by-environment interactions with housing system or a lack of power to detect shared associations for bone strength.
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- Martin Johnsson
- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 756 51 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 756 51 Uppsala, Sweden
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- The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH25 9RG, UK
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- The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH25 9RG, UK
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Akademiska sjukhuset, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Corresponding author. Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7023, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden.
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Wang D, Teng M, Wang Y, Cao Y, Tian W, Wang Z, Guo Y, Li H, Li Z, Jiang R, Li G, Tian Y, Liu X. GPNMB promotes abdominal fat deposition in chickens: genetic variation, expressional profile, biological function, and transcriptional regulation. Poult Sci 2022; 101:102216. [PMID: 36279606 PMCID: PMC9597125 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102216] [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: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Glycoprotein nonmetastatic melanoma protein B (GPNMB) is a vital secreted factor that promotes the occurrence of obesity in mammals. However, the effects of GPNMB on abdominal fat deposition is still unknown in chickens. In this study, we looked into the genetic and expression association of GPNMB gene with abdominal fat traits in chicken, and found that a genetic variation rs31126482 in GPNMB promoter was significantly associated with abdominal fat weight (AFW, P < 0.05) and abdominal fat percentage (AFP, P < 0.01). Express profile analysis of the GPNMB indicated that the gene was mainly expressed in abdominal fat tissue, and its expression level was strongly positively correlated with AFW (R2 = 0.6356, P = 4.10E−05) and AFP (R2 = 0.6450, P = 2.90E−05). We then investigated biological function of GPNMB on adipogenesis in chicken, and found that GPNMB could inhibit abdominal preadipocyte proliferation, but promote abdominal preadipocyte differentiation and lipid deposition. Furthermore, we explored regulatory mechanism of GPNMB gene in chicken, and detected one nonclassical estrogen regulatory element (AP1) and one peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) responsive element in the 2 kb promoter region of GPNMB gene, and demonstrated that estrogen could up-regulate GPNMB mRNA expression in adipose tissue and primary abdominal preadipocytes, while PPARα could down-regulate GPNMB expression in primary preadipocytes. Taken together, this study brings new insights into understanding the function and transcriptional control of GPNMB gene, and provides genetic markers for breeding selection to improve abdominal fat traits in chicken.
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Chicken Protein S Gene Regulates Adipogenesis and Affects Abdominal Fat Deposition. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12162046. [PMID: 36009634 PMCID: PMC9404415 DOI: 10.3390/ani12162046] [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: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Low-fat meat is increasingly desired by the public due to the growing popularity of healthy diets, and the excessive accumulation of abdominal fat increases costs in the broiler breeding industry, all of which have encouraged breeding changes in the broiler industry. Investigating fat accumulation at a cellular level from a genetic perspective will help us understand gene-mediated abdominal fat accumulation in chickens. This study aimed to explore the role of the PROS1 gene in adipose cells and its application prospect in broiler breeding. Based on our findings, we found that the PROS1 gene can contribute to adipose cell proliferation and can reduce fat deposits at the cellular level, and its mutations are highly correlated with chicken fat traits. Abstract (1) Background: Excessive abdominal fat deposition in broilers not only causes feed waste but also leads to a series of metabolic diseases. It has gradually become a new breeding goal of the broiler industry to improve growth rates and to reduce abdominal fat rates. In a previous study, PROS1 was highly expressed in low-abdominal fat broilers, suggesting a potential role in broilers adipogenesis. However, the function of PROS1 in preadipocytes and its association with abdominal fat traits need to be characterized. (2) Methods: qRT-PCR and Western Blot were used to quantify gene expression at the RNA and protein levels; flow cytometry and EdU were carried out to detect cell proliferation; and a GLM analysis was used to determine the association between PROS1 SNPs and carcass traits. (3) Results: PROS1 was downregulated in high-abdominal fat chicken; PROS1 contributed preadipocyte proliferation but suppressed preadipocyte differentiation; and the SNPs in the PROS1 5′ flank were significantly associated with the abdominal fat weight rate. (4) Conclusions: Chicken PROS1 is able to suppress adipogenesis, and its polymorphisms are associated with the abdominal fat weight rate, which can be considered the molecular markers for chicken breeding, indicating that PROS1 is an effective potential gene in regulating abdominal fat deposition.
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Tao QH, Chen Y, Bai DP, Mai LJ, Fan QM, Shi YZ, Chen C, Li A. Differential expression of MSTN, IGF2BP1, and FABP2 across different embryonic ages and sexes in white Muscovy ducks. Gene 2022; 829:146479. [PMID: 35460805 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.146479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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To explore the effects of growth-related genes in both sexes and at different growth and development stages, male and female white Muscovy ducks at embryonic day E13, E17, E21, E25 and E29 were assessed in this study. RT-qPCR was used to determine the mRNA transcription levels of selected growth-related genes in the leg muscles of Muscovy ducks of both sexes and at different growth and developmental stages. MSTN, IGF2BP1 and FABP2 mRNAs were expressed in the leg muscles of male and female Muscovy ducks, but with different expression patterns. The MSTN and IGF2BP1 mRNA expression patterns were wavelike. MSTN mRNA expression was elevated at E13, increased at E17, decreased rapidly to the lowest level at E21, increased again at E25, and then decreased. IGF2BP1 mRNA expression was elevated at E13, increased at E17, decreased rapidly at E21, decreased rapidly to the lowest level at E25, and increased at E29. The expression trend of FABP2 mRNA was approximately "⊥" shape; the expression was the lowest at E13, increased slowly from E17 to E25, and increased extremely significantly at E29. In addition, the expression of MSTN in male Muscovy ducks was significantly higher than that in female ducks at E25 (P < 0.05). The expression of IGF2BP1 in male Muscovy ducks was extremely significantly higher than that in female ducks at E17 (P < 0.01). However, the expression of FABP2 in female Muscovy ducks was extremely significantly higher than that in male Muscovy ducks at E21 and E29 (P < 0.01). In conclusion, the mRNA expression of MSTN, IGF2BP1 and FABP2 in white Muscovy ducks is gestational age specific and sex specific. The differential gene expression patterns observed in this study provide a basis for understanding the physiological changes in white Muscovy ducks at different embryonic ages and in both sexes, supplementing the existing research on duck embryo muscle development. In addition, the findings provide a new framework for further discussion of poultry breeding.
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- Qing-Hua Tao
- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Wang C, Yang Y, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Chen S, Li G, Wang X, Wang H, Song J, Gong S, Lin Z, He D. Novel IGF2BP1 splice variants, expression and their association with growth traits in goose. Br Poult Sci 2022; 63:804-812. [PMID: 35766314 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2022.2094220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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1. The gene IGF2BP1 has been reported as being related to the body size and body weight in ducks, goats and chickens. However, this potential growth-related gene has not yet been reported in geese.2. The goose IGF2BP1 cDNA (IGF2BP1-X1) is 2,925 bp in length, containing an open reading frame (ORF) of 1,731 bp that encodes a protein of 576 amino acids. Six IGF2BP1 transcripts (IGF2BP1-X2∼IGF2BP1-X7) were identified due to the alternative splicing of different exons within the IGF2BP1-X1 transcript.3. RT-qPCR analysis indicated that the goose IGF2BP1 mRNA was differentially expressed in the examined tissues of the female embryos (28 d of development), adult (70 d of age) and laying (270 d of age) of Zhedong White geese.4. In total, 16 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and three insertion/deletion (InDel) variants were detected in several introns and 3'-untranslated regions of the goose IGF2BP1 gene. The 17-bp InDel within IGF2BP1 intron 14 was significantly associated with body weight at six weeks old (BW6, P<0.05), and extremely significantly associated with the BW8 and BW10 (P<0.01) of Zhedong White geese.
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- Cui Wang
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Ocean University, College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai 201306, P.R. China
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- NingBo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo 315040, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Xiangshan Animal Husbandry and Veterinary General Station, Ningbo 315700, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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- Shantou Baisha Research Institute of Original Species of Poultry and Stock, Shantou 515100, P.R. China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 201106, P.R. China
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Ogawa S, Darhan H, Suzuki K. Genetic and genomic analysis of oxygen consumption in mice. J Anim Breed Genet 2022; 139:596-610. [PMID: 35608337 DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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We estimated genetic parameters for oxygen consumption (OC), OC per metabolic body weight (OCMBW) and body weight at three through 8 weeks of age in divergently selected mice populations, with an animal model considering maternal genetic, common litter environmental and cytoplasmic inheritance effects. Cytoplasmic inheritance was considered based on maternal lineage information. With respect to OC, estimated direct heritability was moderate (0.32) and the estimated proportion of the variance of cytoplasmic inheritance effects to the phenotypic variance was very low (0.01), implying that causal genes for OC could be located on autosomes. To assess this hypothesis, we attempted to identify possible candidate causal genes through selective signature detection with the results of pooled whole-genome resequencing using pooled DNA samples from high and low OC mice. We made a list of possible candidate causal genes for OC, including those relating to electron transport chain and ATP-binding proteins (Ndufa12, Sdhc, Atp10b, etc.), Prr16 encoding Largen protein, Cry1 encoding a key component of the circadian core oscillator and so on. The results, although careful interpretation must be required, could contribute to elucidate the genetic mechanism of OC, an indicator for maintenance energy requirement, and therefore feed efficiency.
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- Shinichiro Ogawa
- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Identification of Key Candidate Genes in Runs of Homozygosity of the Genome of Two Chicken Breeds, Associated with Cold Adaptation. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11040547. [PMID: 35453746 PMCID: PMC9026094 DOI: 10.3390/biology11040547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Simple Summary The search for genomic regions related to adaptive abilities preserved in the chicken gene pool of two breeds, which have not been under intensive selection pressure, is of great importance for breeding in the future. This study aimed to identify key candidate genes associated with the adaptation of chickens to cold environments (using the example of the Russian White breed) by using molecular genetic methods. A total of 12 key genes on breed-specific ROH (runs of homozygosity) islands were identified, which may be potential candidate genes associated with the high level of adaptability of chickens to cold environments in the early postnatal period. These genes were associated with lipid metabolism, maintaining body temperature in cold environments, non-shivering thermogenesis and muscle development and are perspectives for further research. Abstract It is well known that the chicken gene pools have high adaptive abilities, including adaptation to cold environments. This research aimed to study the genomic distribution of runs of homozygosity (ROH) in a population of Russian White (RW) chickens as a result of selection for adaptation to cold environments in the early postnatal period, to perform a structural annotation of the discovered breed-specific regions of the genome (compared to chickens of the Amroks breed) and to suggest key candidate genes associated with the adaptation of RW chickens to cold environments. Genotyping of individual samples was performed using Illumina Chicken 60K SNP BeadChip® chips. The search for homozygous regions by individual chromosomes was carried out using the PLINK 1.9 program and the detectRuns R package. Twelve key genes on breed-specific ROH islands were identified. They may be considered as potential candidate genes associated with the high adaptive ability of chickens in cold environments in the early postnatal period. Genes associated with lipid metabolism (SOCS3, NDUFA4, TXNRD2, IGFBP 1, IGFBP 3), maintaining body temperature in cold environments (ADIPOQ, GCGR, TRPM2), non-shivering thermogenesis (RYR2, CAMK2G, STK25) and muscle development (METTL21C) are perspectives for further research. This study contributes to our understanding of the mechanisms of adaptation to cold environments in chickens and provides a molecular basis for selection work.
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Zhou H, Yang L, Ding J, Dai R, He C, Xu K, Luo L, Xiao L, Zheng Y, Han C, Akinyemi FT, Honaker CF, Zhang Y, Siegel PB, Meng H. Intestinal Microbiota and Host Cooperate for Adaptation as a Hologenome. mSystems 2022; 7:e0126121. [PMID: 35014869 PMCID: PMC8751389 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.01261-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Multiomic analyses reported here involved two lines of chickens, from a common founder population, that had undergone long-term selection for high (HWS) or low (LWS) 56-day body weight. In these lines that differ by around 15-fold in body weight, we observed different compositions of intestinal microbiota in the holobionts and variation in DNA methylation, mRNA expression, and microRNA profiles in the ceca. Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) was the most upregulated gene in HWS ceca with its expression likely affected by the upregulation of expression of gga-miR-2128 and a methylated region near its transcription start site (388 bp). Correlation analysis showed that IGF2BP1 expression was associated with an abundance of microbes, such as Lactobacillus and Methanocorpusculum. These findings suggest that IGF2BP1 was regulated in the hologenome in adapting to long-term artificial selection for body weight. Our study provides evidence that adaptation of the holobiont can occur in the microbiome as well as in the epigenetic profile of the host. IMPORTANCE The hologenome concept has broadened our perspectives for studying host-microbe coevolution. The multiomic analyses reported here involved two lines of chickens, from a common founder population, that had undergone long-term selection for high (HWS) or low (LWS) 56-day body weight. In these lines that differ by around 15-fold in body weight, we observed different compositions of intestinal microbiota in the holobionts, and variation in DNA methylation, mRNA expression, and microRNA profiles in ceca. The insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) was the most upregulated gene in HWS ceca with its expression likely affected by a methylated region near its transcription start site and the upregulation of expression of gga-miR-2128. Correlation analysis also showed that IGF2BP1 expression was associated with the abundance of microbes, such as Lactobacillus and Methanocorpusculum. These findings suggest that IGF2BP1 was regulated in the hologenome in response to long-term artificial selection for body weight. Our study shows that the holobiont may adapt in both the microbiome and the host's epigenetic profile.
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- Hao Zhou
- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
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- Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Tan X, Liu L, Liu X, Cui H, Liu R, Zhao G, Wen J. Large-Scale Whole Genome Sequencing Study Reveals Genetic Architecture and Key Variants for Breast Muscle Weight in Native Chickens. Genes (Basel) 2021; 13:genes13010003. [PMID: 35052342 PMCID: PMC8774586 DOI: 10.3390/genes13010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Breast muscle weight (BrW) is one of the most important economic traits in chicken, and directional breeding for that results in both phenotypic and genetic changes. The Jingxing yellow chicken, including an original (without human-driven selection) line and a selected line (based on selection for increased intramuscular fat content), were used to dissect the genetic architecture and key variants associated with BrW. We detected 1069 high-impact single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with high conserved score and significant frequency difference between two lines. Based on the annotation result, the ECM-receptor interaction and fatty acid biosynthesis were enriched, and muscle-related genes, including MYOD1, were detected. By performing genome-wide association study for the BrW trait, we defined a major haplotype and two conserved SNPs that affected BrW. By integrated genomic and transcriptomic analysis, IGF2BP1 was identified as the crucial gene associated with BrW. In conclusion, these results offer a new insight into chicken directional selection and provide target genetic markers by which to improve chicken BrW.
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- Xiaodong Tan
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.T.); (X.L.); (H.C.); (R.L.); (G.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311302, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.T.); (X.L.); (H.C.); (R.L.); (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.T.); (X.L.); (H.C.); (R.L.); (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.T.); (X.L.); (H.C.); (R.L.); (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.T.); (X.L.); (H.C.); (R.L.); (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (X.T.); (X.L.); (H.C.); (R.L.); (G.Z.)
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Liu H, Xu H, Lan X, Cao X, Pan C. The InDel variants of sheep IGF2BP1 gene are associated with growth traits. Anim Biotechnol 2021; 34:134-142. [PMID: 34255980 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1942029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) plays positive roles in the growth, proliferation of cells and early embryos development by binding mRNA targets. Recently, it had been shown that some polymorphic loci within IGF2BP1 gene were associated with growth traits in animals, especially in goats. Therefore, it has been hypothesized that some variants within IGF2BP1 gene may be also involved in growth traits of sheep. Nine insertion/deletion (InDel) mutations within IGF2BP1 were identified and three loci were polymorphic. Meanwhile, the association analyses between three InDels and growth traits were carried out in 745 sheep. The results showed that all InDels included 5 bp InDel in downstream region, 9 bp InDel in intron 4 and 15 bp InDel in intron 2 within IGF2BP1 were significantly associated with growth traits (p<.05). Furthermore, at 5 and 9 bp InDel loci, the individuals of heterozygous genotype (ID) had superior growing performance especially at body weight (BW). In all, three InDels were crucial variants correlated with growth traits and could be applied in marker-assisted selection (MAS) in sheep.
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- Hongfei Liu
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China.,College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China
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The biological function of IGF2BPs and their role in tumorigenesis. Invest New Drugs 2021; 39:1682-1693. [PMID: 34251559 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-021-01148-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The insulin-like growth factor-2 mRNA-binding proteins (IGF2BPs) pertain to a highly conservative RNA-binding family that works as a post-transcriptional fine-tuner for target transcripts. Emerging evidence suggests that IGF2BPs regulate RNA processing and metabolism, including stability, translation, and localization, and are involved in various cellular functions and pathophysiologies. In this review, we summarize the roles and molecular mechanisms of IGF2BPs in cancer development and progression. We mainly discuss the functional relevance of IGF2BPs in embryo development, neurogenesis, metabolism, RNA processing, and tumorigenesis. Understanding IGF2BPs role in tumor progression will provide new insight into cancer pathophysiology.
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Laine VN, Verschuuren M, van Oers K, Espín S, Sánchez-Virosta P, Eeva T, Ruuskanen S. Does Arsenic Contamination Affect DNA Methylation Patterns in a Wild Bird Population? An Experimental Approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:8947-8954. [PMID: 34110128 DOI: 10.1101/2020.12.08.415745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Pollutants, such as toxic metals, negatively influence organismal health and performance, even leading to population collapses. Studies in model organisms have shown that epigenetic marks, such as DNA methylation, can be modulated by various environmental factors, including pollutants, influencing gene expression, and various organismal traits. Yet experimental data on the effects of pollution on DNA methylation from wild animal populations are largely lacking. We here experimentally investigated for the first time the effects of early-life exposure to environmentally relevant levels of a key pollutant, arsenic (As), on genome-wide DNA methylation in a wild bird population. We experimentally exposed nestlings of great tits (Parus major) to arsenic during their postnatal developmental period (3 to 14 days post-hatching) and compared their erythrocyte DNA methylation levels to those of respective controls. In contrast to predictions, we found no overall hypomethylation in the arsenic group. We found evidence for loci to be differentially methylated between the treatment groups, but for five CpG sites only. Three of the sites were located in gene bodies of zinc finger and BTB domain containing 47 (ZBTB47), HIVEP zinc finger 3 (HIVEP3), and insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1). Further studies are needed to evaluate whether epigenetic dysregulation is a commonly observed phenomenon in polluted populations and what are the consequences for organism functioning and for population dynamics.
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- Veronika N Laine
- Department of Animal Ecology, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Animal Ecology, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Animal Ecology, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Area of Toxicology, Department of Socio-Sanitary Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia 30003, Spain
- Department of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Area of Toxicology, Department of Socio-Sanitary Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia 30003, Spain
- Department of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Department of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Department of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä 40014, Finland
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Laine V, Verschuuren M, van Oers K, Espín S, Sánchez-Virosta P, Eeva T, Ruuskanen S. Does Arsenic Contamination Affect DNA Methylation Patterns in a Wild Bird Population? An Experimental Approach. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:8947-8954. [PMID: 34110128 PMCID: PMC8277128 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c08621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Pollutants, such as toxic metals, negatively influence organismal health and performance, even leading to population collapses. Studies in model organisms have shown that epigenetic marks, such as DNA methylation, can be modulated by various environmental factors, including pollutants, influencing gene expression, and various organismal traits. Yet experimental data on the effects of pollution on DNA methylation from wild animal populations are largely lacking. We here experimentally investigated for the first time the effects of early-life exposure to environmentally relevant levels of a key pollutant, arsenic (As), on genome-wide DNA methylation in a wild bird population. We experimentally exposed nestlings of great tits (Parus major) to arsenic during their postnatal developmental period (3 to 14 days post-hatching) and compared their erythrocyte DNA methylation levels to those of respective controls. In contrast to predictions, we found no overall hypomethylation in the arsenic group. We found evidence for loci to be differentially methylated between the treatment groups, but for five CpG sites only. Three of the sites were located in gene bodies of zinc finger and BTB domain containing 47 (ZBTB47), HIVEP zinc finger 3 (HIVEP3), and insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1). Further studies are needed to evaluate whether epigenetic dysregulation is a commonly observed phenomenon in polluted populations and what are the consequences for organism functioning and for population dynamics.
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- Veronika
N. Laine
- Department
of Animal Ecology, Netherlands Institute
of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Animal Ecology, Netherlands Institute
of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Animal Ecology, Netherlands Institute
of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Wageningen 6708 PB, The Netherlands
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- Area
of Toxicology, Department of Socio-Sanitary Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia 30003, Spain
- Department
of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Area
of Toxicology, Department of Socio-Sanitary Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia 30003, Spain
- Department
of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Department
of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Department
of Biology, University of Turku, Turku 20500, Finland
- Department
of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä 40014, Finland
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Chen G, Chen J, Wu J, Ren X, Li L, Lu S, Cheng T, Tan L, Liu M, Luo Q, Liang S, Nie Q, Zhang X, Luo W. Integrative Analyses of mRNA Expression Profile Reveal SOCS2 and CISH Play Important Roles in GHR Mutation-Induced Excessive Abdominal Fat Deposition in the Sex-Linked Dwarf Chicken. Front Genet 2021; 11:610605. [PMID: 33519913 PMCID: PMC7841439 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.610605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Sex-linked dwarf (SLD) chicken, which is caused by a recessive mutation of the growth hormone receptor (GHR), has been widely used in the Chinese broiler industry. However, it has been found that the SLD chicken has more abdominal fat deposition than normal chicken. Excessive fat deposition not only reduced the carcass quality of the broilers but also reduced the immunity of broilers to diseases. To find out the key genes and the precise regulatory pathways that were involved in the GHR mutation-induced excessive fat deposition, we used high-fat diet (HFD) and normal diet to feed the SLD chicken and normal chicken and analyzed the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) among the four groups. Results showed that the SLD chicken had more abdominal fat deposition and larger adipocytes size than normal chicken and HFD can promote abdominal fat deposition and induce adipocyte hypertrophy. RNA sequencing results of the livers and abdominal fats from the above chickens revealed that many DEGs between the SLD and normal chickens were enriched in fat metabolic pathways, such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling, extracellular matrix (ECM)-receptor pathway, and fatty acid metabolism. Importantly, by constructing and analyzing the GHR-downstream regulatory network, we found that suppressor of cytokine signaling 2 (SOCS2) and cytokine-inducible SH2-containing protein (CISH) may involve in the GHR mutation-induced abdominal fat deposition in chicken. The ectopic expression of SOCS2 and CISH in liver-related cell line leghorn strain M chicken hepatoma (LMH) cell and immortalized chicken preadipocytes (ICP) revealed that these two genes can regulate fatty acid metabolism, adipocyte differentiation, and lipid droplet accumulation. Notably, overexpression of SOCS2 and CISH can rescue the hyperactive lipid metabolism and excessive lipid droplet accumulation of primary liver cell and preadipocytes that were isolated from the SLD chicken. This study found some genes and pathways involved in abdominal fat deposition of the SLD chicken and reveals that SOCS2 and CISH are two key genes involved in the GHR mutation-induced excessive fat deposition of the SLD chicken.
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- Genghua Chen
- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Song T, Yang Y, Jiang S, Peng J. Novel Insights into Adipogenesis from the Perspective of Transcriptional and RNA N6-Methyladenosine-Mediated Post-Transcriptional Regulation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:2001563. [PMID: 33173729 PMCID: PMC7610318 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202001563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Obesity is a critical risk factor causing the development of metabolic diseases and cancers. Its increasing prevalence worldwide has aroused great concerns of the researchers on adipose development and metabolic function. During adipose expansion, adipogenesis is a way to store lipids as well as to avoid lipotoxicity in other tissues, and may be an approach to offset the negative metabolic effects of obesity. In this Review, the transcriptional regulation of adipogenesis is outlined to characterize numerous biological processes in research on the determination of adipocyte fate and regulation of adipogenic differentiation. Notably, one of the post-transcriptional modifications of mRNA, namely, N6-methyladenosine (m6A), has been recently found to play a role in adipogenesis. Here, the roles of m6A-related enzymes and proteins in adipogenesis, with a particular focus on how these m6A-related proteins function at different stages of adipogenesis, are mainly discussed. The Review also highlights the coordination role of the transcriptional and post-transcriptional (RNA m6A methylation) regulation in adipogenesis and related biological processes. In this context, a better understanding of adipogenesis at both the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels may facilitate the development of novel strategies to improve metabolic health in obesity.
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- Tongxing Song
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed ScienceCollege of Animal Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig ProductionWuhan430070China
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed ScienceCollege of Animal Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig ProductionWuhan430070China
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- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig ProductionWuhan430070China
- Key Laboratory of Animal GeneticsBreeding and Reproduction Ministry of EducationCollege of Animal Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed ScienceCollege of Animal Science and TechnologyHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070China
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig ProductionWuhan430070China
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Yan A, Wang C, Zheng L, Zhou J, Zhang Y. MicroRNA-454-3p inhibits cell proliferation and invasion in esophageal cancer by targeting insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1. Oncol Lett 2020; 20:359. [PMID: 33133259 PMCID: PMC7590437 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Esophageal cancer (ESCA) is the eighth most common cause of cancer-associated mortality in humans. An increasing number of studies have demonstrated that microRNAs (miRs) serve important roles in mediating tumor initiation and progression. miR-454-3p has been found to be involved in the development of various human malignancies; however, little is known about the role of miR-454-3p in esophageal cancer. In the present study, the protein and gene expression levels of miR-454-3p in ESCA tissues and cells were downregulated compared with adjacent normal tissues and normal human esophageal epithelial cells. Additionally, miR-454-3p downregulation resulted in improved survival rates in patients with ESCA, and miR-454-3p overexpression significantly suppressed cell proliferation, migration and invasion and promoted apoptosis in four ESCA cell lines (EC9706, ECA109, TE-1 and TE-8). It was found that miR-454-3p overexpression inhibited the expression of insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1 (IGF2BP1) at the protein and mRNA expression levels. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that miR-454-3p inhibited ESCA cell proliferation, migration and apoptosis by targeting IGF2BP1 via the ERK and AKT signaling pathways in a subcutaneous xenograft tumor mouse model. These results showed that miR-454-3p functioned as an important tumor suppressor in ESCA by targeting IGFBP1. Therefore, miR-454-3p may be a novel prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for patients with ESCA.
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- Aiting Yan
- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Haian Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226600, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Haian Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226600, P.R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Affiliated Haian Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226600, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Haian Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226600, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Haian Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226600, P.R. China
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Zhang M, Han Y, Zhai Y, Ma X, An X, Zhang S, Li Z. Integrative analysis of circRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs profiles to reveal ceRNAs networks in chicken intramuscular and abdominal adipogenesis. BMC Genomics 2020; 21:594. [PMID: 32847498 PMCID: PMC7450580 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-020-07000-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tissue-specific fat deposition is regulated by a series of complex regulatory mechanisms. Reports indicate that epigenetic regulators, such as circular RNAs (circRNAs), are crucial in diseases progression, animal development, metabolism, and adipogenesis. In this study, to assess the functional roles of circRNAs in adipogenesis and tissue-specific fat deposition, we comprehensively analyzed the Ribo-Zero RNA-Seq and miRNAs data during chicken intramuscular and abdominal adipogenic differentiation. RESULTS circRNAs and miRNAs profiles during chicken adipogenic differentiation were found in adipocytes derived from various adipose tissues. It was also discovered that high levels of downregulated miRNAs potentially promote adipogenesis by activating their target genes which are associated with fatty acid metabolism and adipogenic differentiation. Through analysis of the correlation between the expression levels of circRNAs and adipogenic genes, as well as the dynamic expression patterns of circRNAs during adipogenic differentiation, several candidate circRNAs were identified. Moreover, competing endogenous RNA (ceRNAs) networks were constructed during chicken intramuscular and abdominal adipogenesis by combining miRNAs with mRNAs data. Several candidate circRNAs potentially influence adipogenesis by regulating miRNAs via PPAR and fatty acid metabolism-related pathways were identified, such as circLCLAT1, circFNDC3AL, circCLEC19A and circARMH1. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our findings reveal that circRNAs and the circRNA-miRNAs-mRNAs-ceRNAs network may play important roles in chicken adipocytes differentiation and tissue-specific fat deposition.
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- Meng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
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