Weighted gene co-expression network analysis identified hub genes critical to fatty acid composition in Gushi chicken breast muscle.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The composition and content of fatty acids in the breast muscle are important factors influencing meat quality. In this study, we investigated the fatty acid composition and content in the breast muscle of Gushi chickens at different developmental stages (14 weeks, 22 weeks, and 30 weeks). Additionally, we utilized transcriptomic data from the same tissue and employed WGCNA and module identification methods to identify key genes associated with the fatty acid composition in Gushi chicken breast muscle and elucidate their regulatory networks.

Results

Among them, six modules (blue, brown, green, light yellow, purple, and red modules) showed significant correlations with fatty acid content and metabolic characteristics. Enrichment analysis revealed that these modules

SUBMITTER: Zhai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559426 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature