Identification of circRNA-Associated-ceRNA Networks Involved in Milk Fat Metabolism under Heat Stress.

ABSTRACT: Summer temperatures are generally high in Southern China, and cows are likely to suffer a heat stress reaction. Heat stress will have a negative impact on the performance of dairy cows; however, the mechanism by which high temperature affects lactation is not clear. CircRNA is a type of non-coding RNA discovered in recent years, which performs a crucial function in many biological activities. However, the effects of circRNA on lactation function of dairy cows under heat stress is unknown. The present study aimed to explore the expression levels of circRNA in the mammary gland tissue of cows under heat stress. Firstly, we collected blood and milk samples of summer and winter cows and evaluated lactation performance using serum indicators, milk production, and milk composition. Incorporating

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7312917 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature