De novo transcriptome analysis shows differential expression of genes in salivary glands of edible bird's nest producing swiftlets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Edible bird's nest (EBN), produced from solidified saliva secretions of specific swiftlet species during the breeding season, is one of the most valuable animal by-products in the world. The composition and medicinal benefits of EBN have been extensively studied, however, genomic and transcriptomic studies of the salivary glands of these birds have not been conducted.

Results

The study described the transcriptomes of salivary glands from three swiftlet species (28 samples) generated by RNASeq. A total of 14,835 annotated genes and 428 unmapped genes were cataloged. The current study investigated the genes and pathways that are associated with the development of salivary gland and EBN composition. Differential expression and pathway enrichment analysis indicated th

SUBMITTER: Looi QH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5496224 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature