Comprehensive Genome and Transcriptome Analysis Identifies SLCO3A1 Associated with Aggressive Behavior in Pigs.

ABSTRACT: Copy number variation (CNV) represents a significant reservoir of genetic diversity within the genome and exhibits a strong association with economically valuable traits in livestock. The manifestation of aggressive behavior in pigs has detrimental effects on production efficiency, immune competency, and meat quality. Nevertheless, the impact of CNV on the aggressive behavior of pigs remains elusive. In this investigation, we employed an integrated analysis of genome and transcriptome data to investigate the interplay between CNV, gene expression changes, and indicators of aggressive behavior in weaned pigs. Specifically, a subset of pigs comprising the most aggressive pigs (MAP, n = 12) and the least aggressive pigs (LAP, n = 11) was purposefully selected from a herd of 500

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10526945 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature