Transcriptome analysis to identify candidate genes related to mammary gland development of Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The demand for camel milk, which has unique therapeutic properties, is increasing. The mammary gland is the organ in mammals responsible for the production and quality of milk. However, few studies have investigated the genes or pathways related to mammary gland growth and development in Bactrian camels. This study aimed to compare the morphological changes in mammary gland tissue and transcriptome expression profiles between young and adult female Bactrian camels and to explore the potential candidate genes and signaling pathways related to mammary gland development.

Methods

Three 2  years-old female camels and three 5  years-old adult female camels were maintained in the same environment. The parenchyma of the mammary gland tissue was sampled from the camels u

SUBMITTER: Yao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10277799 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature