scholarly journals Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the HIRA Gene Affect Litter Size in Small Tail Han Sheep

Animals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Zhou ◽  
Zhangyuan Pan ◽  
Xiaohan Cao ◽  
Xiaofei Guo ◽  
Xiaoyun He ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang‐Xin E ◽  
Dong‐Ke Zhou ◽  
Bai‐Gao Yang ◽  
Xing‐Hai Duan ◽  
Ri‐Su Na ◽  
...  


2012 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Liandris ◽  
A. Kominakis ◽  
M. Andreadou ◽  
K. Kapeoldassi ◽  
S. Chadio ◽  
...  


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 685-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Talebi ◽  
Ahmad Ahmadi ◽  
Fazlollah Afraz ◽  
Julien Sarry ◽  
Florent Woloszyn ◽  
...  

Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the presence of polymorphisms at four known genes controlling ovine prolificacy i.e. BMP15, GDF9, BMPR1B and B4GALNT2 in a sample of 115 Iranian Mehraban ewes and their association with litter size (LS) and lambs’ birth weight (BW) traits. Using Sanger sequencing of exons and polymorphism specific genotyping, ten SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) were observed in only two genes, GDF9 and BMPR1B. Seven SNPs were found in the GDF9 gene on the chromosome 5. Among them, six were already described in the coding sequence, and a new one (g.41840985C>T) was found in the 3’UTR. In the BMPR1B gene on the chromosome 6, three novel SNPs were detected in the exon 7 (g.29382184G>A; g.29382337G>A and g.29382340G>A). Allelic frequencies were established for six SNPs among the ten identified and they were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. A significant association was found between the novel SNPs found in the exon 7 of BMPR1B and LS. Present results indicate the potential role of the BMPR1B locus in controlling prolificacy of Mehraban sheep and provide genetic markers for further exploitation in selection to improve reproductive efficiency.



2019 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 115-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyu Wang ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Ke Wang ◽  
Hailong Yan ◽  
Chuanying Pan ◽  
...  


2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-386
Author(s):  
Jung Hye Hwang ◽  
Sang Mi An ◽  
Go Eun Yu ◽  
Da Hye Park ◽  
Deok Gyeong Kang ◽  
...  

Abstract. Litter size is an economically important trait in the pig industry. We aimed to identify genetic markers associated with litter size, which can be used in breeding programs for improving reproductive traits. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of Berkshire pigs in the N-acetyltransferase 9 (NAT9) and Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 3 (MAP3K3) genes were from RNA sequencing results, and already exist in the databank (NCBI), and were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). A total of 272 Berkshire sows were used to examine the genotype, and their association with litter size traits was analyzed. The NAT9 SNP was located in chromosome 12 exon 640 mRNA (A > G) and the MAP3K3 SNP was located in chromosome 12 intron 11 (80, C > T). Association analysis indicated that the GG genotype of NAT9 and the CT genotype of MAP3K3 had the highest values for litter size traits. The GG genotype expressed higher levels of NAT9 mRNA in the endometrium than the other genotypes did, and a positive correlation was found between litter size traits and NAT9, but not MAP3K3 expression level. These results indicate that the NAT9 and MAP3K3 can be used as candidate genes applicable in breeding program for the improvement of litter size traits in Berkshire pigs.



2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1375-1378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cunling Jia ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Xingbo Zhao ◽  
Xiaoping Zhu ◽  
Zhihai Jia


Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyu Wang ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Sihuan Zhang ◽  
Xiaoyu Zhang ◽  
Chuanying Pan ◽  
...  

Goat reproductive traits are complex quantitative traits controlled by polygenes and multipoint. To date, some high-fertility candidate genes in livestock have been unearthed and the growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) gene is one of them, which plays a crucial role in early folliculogenesis. According to the relevant previous studies and the National Center for Biotechnology Information Search database (NCBI), a total of 45 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been detected in the goat GDF9 gene, but which one or which ones have important effects on goat fecundity is still uncertain. Hence, in order to find effective molecular markers for goat genetic breeding and accelerate the goat improvement, this study summarized and classified the above 45 SNPs into four kinds, as well as compared and analyzed the same SNP effects and the different SNPs linkage effects on the reproductive traits in different goat breeds. Since there were many SNPs in the goat GDF9 gene, only 15 SNPs have been identified in more than 30 goat breeds worldwide and they showed different effects on the litter size. Therefore, this study mainly chose these 15 SNPs and discussed their relationship with goat productivity. Results showed that three non-synonymous SNPs A240V, Q320P, and V397I and three synonymous ones L61L, N121N, and L141L played a “true” role in the litter size trait in many goat breeds around the world. However, the regulatory mechanisms still need further research. These results provide an effective tool for follow-up research developing the goat molecular breeding strategies and improving the goat reproductive traits.





2019 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
pp. 183-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuangbiao Zhang ◽  
Qiuyue Liu ◽  
Ran Di ◽  
Wenping Hu ◽  
Xiangyu Wang ◽  
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