Selection of candidate genes affecting meat quality and preliminary exploration of related molecular mechanisms in the Mashen pig.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to select the candidate genes affecting meat quality and preliminarily explore the related molecular mechanisms in the Mashen pig.

Methods

The present study explored genetic factors affecting meat quality in the Mashen pig using RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq). We sequenced the transcriptomes of 180-day-old Mashen and Large White pigs using longissimus dorsi to select differentially expressed genes (DEGs).

Results

The results indicated that a total of 425 genes were differentially expressed between Mashen and Large White pigs. A gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that DEGs were mainly enriched for biological processes associated with metabolism and muscle development, while a Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes analysis showed

SUBMITTER: Gao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6599955 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature