Differences in gene expression and variable splicing events of ovaries between large and small litter size in Chinese Xiang pigs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although lots of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and genes present roles in litter size of some breeds, the information might not make it clear for the huge diversity of reproductive capability in pig breeds. To elucidate the inherent mechanisms of heterogeneity of reproductive capability in litter size of Xiang pig, we performed transcriptome analysis for the expression profile in ovaries using RNA-seq method.

Results

We identified 1,419 up-regulated and 1,376 down-regulated genes in Xiang pigs with large litter size. Among them, 1,010 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were differently spliced between two groups with large or small litter sizes. Based on GO and KEGG analysis, numerous members of genes were gathered in ovarian steroidogenesis, steroid biosynthe

SUBMITTER: Ran X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411529 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature