Screened of long non-coding RNA related to wool development and fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.

ABSTRACT: Wool growth and fineness regulation is influenced by some factors such as genetics and environment. At the same time, lncRNA participates in numerous biological processes in animal production. In this research, we conducted a thorough analysis and characterization of the microstructure of wool, along with long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), their target genes, associated pathways, and Gene Ontology terms pertinent to the wool fineness development. The investigation utilized scanning electron microscopy and transcriptomic technology, focusing on two distinct types in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep: coarse type (group C, MFD = 22.26 ± 0.69 μm, n = 6) and fine type (group F, MFD = 16.91 ± 0.29 μm, n = 6), which exhibit differing wool fiber diameters. The results showed that fine type wool fiber sca

SUBMITTER: He Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11702032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature