Identification of key genes and signaling pathways related to Hetian sheep wool density by RNA-seq technology.

ABSTRACT: Hetian sheep is a breed of sheep unique to the Hetian area of Xinjiang whose wool is used for producing blankets. Individual differences and hair follicle density are the key factors affecting wool production. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the Hetian sheep having different wool densities to statistically analyze the wool traits and hair follicle parameters. Furthermore, the transcriptome sequencing analysis was performed on the skins with different wool densities. The results showed that wool quantity and total hair follicle density of the high wool density sheep was significantly higher than low wool density sheep. The sheepskin with high wool density was found to grow more and finer wool than sheepskin with low wool density. A total of 1,452 differentially expressed genes were sc

SUBMITTER: Shi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132291 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature