Project description:We performed a genome-wide analysis of mRNAs and lncRNAs from Small Tail Han sheep of genotypes FecBBFecBB (Han BB) and FecB+ FecB+ (Han++) and from Dorset sheep (Dorset) to identify potential regulators of fecundity. An integrated analysis revealed significantly correlated patterns of expression. Dramatic changes of mRNAs and lncRNAs suggest their critical roles in sheep fecundity. This study provides a novel view of the regulatory mechanisms involved in sheep fecundity.
Project description:we constructed a methylated DNA immunoprecipitation combined with high throughput sequencing (MeDIP-seq) strategy to investigate the differentially methylated genes between the Dorset, HanBB and Han++ sheep ovaries. Our findings suggest the genes involved in immune response, branched-chain amino acid metabolism, cell growth and cell junction were differentially methylated in or around the gene body regions. These findings provide prospective insights on the epigenetic basis of sheep fecundity.
Project description:Body weight (BW) is a critical economic trait for meat production in sheep. The current study aimed to perform a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to detect significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that are associated with BW in Hu sheep.
Project description:In this study, we selected differentially expressed miRNAs through construcing and analyzing the miRNA expression profile during 2-, 6-, and 12- month-old Small Tail Han Sheep ovaries, which provided a theoretical basis for the study of miRNAs regulating the reproduction of Small Tail Han Sheep. RNASeq techniques were used to perform profile analysis for these ovaries. The results showed that 11, 13 and 19 DE miRNAs were identified in 2- vs 6-, 6- vs 12-, and 2- vs 12-month-old ovaries, respectively. In total, 54, 37, and 198 predicted target genes of DE miRNAs were obtained from these three groups, respectively. GO and KEGG analyses showed that, in 2- vs 6-month-olds, the target genes of DE known sheep miRNAs were involved in 102 GO terms and 7 signaling pathways; in 6- vs 12-month-olds, the target genes of DE known sheep miRNAs were involved in 52 GO terms and 3 signaling pathways; and in 2- vs 12-month-olds, the target genes of DE known sheep miRNAs were involved in 88 GO terms and 6 signaling pathways. Three miR–target regulatory networks were constructed based on these DE miRNA–targets. 9 miRNAs were selected to validate the accuracy of miRNA sequencing data by qRT-PCR. The binding sites of oar-miR-432 with RPS6KA1 was validated by a dual luciferase reporter gene detection system. This is the first integrative analysis of miRNA and mRNA expression profiles in Small Tail Han Sheep ovarian development. These data help elucidate the molecular regulatory mechanisms in sheep ovarian development and identify the biomarkers that influence reproductive performance of Small Tail Han Sheep ewe.
Project description:Mear prodution is the most important trait for sheep. In this study, we performed a Genome-wide association study (GWAS) by using Illumina Ovine SNP50 BeadChip in 329 purebred sheep phenotyped for 11 growth and meat production traits (birth weight, weaning weight, 6-month weight, eye muscle area, fat thickness, pre-weaning gain, post-weaning gain, daily weight gain, height at withers , chest girth and shin circumference). A total of 319 sheep and 48,198 SNPs were fitted using TASSEL 3.0 software as random effects in a mixed linear model. 36 chromosome-wise significant SNPs were identified for 7 traits and 10 of them reached genome-wide significance level consistently for post-weaning gain. Gene annotation was implemented based on the latest version3.1 ovine genome sequence (released October 2012), and meanwhile we referenced genomic information of human, bovine, mouse and rat. More than one-third SNPs (14 out of 36) were located within ovine genes , some other were located close to ovine genes (878bp-398165bp apart). 329 sheep DNA were scanned using OvineSNP50 Beadchip and the association is done between the SNP data and 11 different meat prodution traits
Project description:Mear prodution is the most important trait for sheep. In this study, we performed a Genome-wide association study (GWAS) by using Illumina Ovine SNP50 BeadChip in 329 purebred sheep phenotyped for 11 growth and meat production traits (birth weight, weaning weight, 6-month weight, eye muscle area, fat thickness, pre-weaning gain, post-weaning gain, daily weight gain, height at withers , chest girth and shin circumference). A total of 319 sheep and 48,198 SNPs were fitted using TASSEL 3.0 software as random effects in a mixed linear model. 36 chromosome-wise significant SNPs were identified for 7 traits and 10 of them reached genome-wide significance level consistently for post-weaning gain. Gene annotation was implemented based on the latest version3.1 ovine genome sequence (released October 2012), and meanwhile we referenced genomic information of human, bovine, mouse and rat. More than one-third SNPs (14 out of 36) were located within ovine genes , some other were located close to ovine genes (878bp-398165bp apart).
Project description:A genome-wide association study was performed on ovaries from Siberian hamsters raised in either long or short photoperiod. Few differences between long and short photoperiod were noted at 3 wk of age, when ovarian histology was identical, whereas many differences in gene expression were noted at 8 wk of age, when ovarian histologies were markedly different.