Xinjiang Agricultural Sciences ›› 2025, Vol. 62 ›› Issue (4): 993-1001.DOI: 10.6048/j.issn.1001-4330.2025.04.024

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Whole genome resequencing screening of candidate genes for lactation yield in Kazakh horses

MENG Chen1(), ZENG Yaqi1,2, WANG Jianwen1,2, YAO Xinkui1,2, LUO Penghui3, XIE Xiaoyu3, LI Pengcheng1, LIU Xiaoxiao1, WANG Chuankun1, MENG Jun1,2()   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University/Institute of Equine Industry, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China
    2. Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Horse Breeding and Exercise Physiology, Urumqi 830052, China
    3. General Animal Husbandry Station of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830000, China
  • Received:2024-08-11 Online:2025-04-20 Published:2025-06-20
  • Supported by:
    Major Scientific R & D Program Special Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region "Construction of the Efficient Breeding Technology System of the Domestic Horse Specialized Strain"(2022A02013-1);Innovation Environment Construction Special Project (Talent, Base) of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region "Key Laboratory Platform Construction for Horse Germplasm Innovation Cultivation and Efficient and Healthy Breeding"(PT2311);Special Project for the Development of Local Science and Technology Guided by the Central Government "Specialized Sports Horse Cultivation Technical Service Support"(ZYYD2023C02)

全基因组重测序筛选哈萨克马泌乳量候选基因

孟晨1(), 曾亚琦1,2, 王建文1,2, 姚新奎1,2, 罗鹏辉3, 解晓钰3, 李鹏程1, 刘晓晓1, 王川坤1, 孟军1,2()   

  1. 1.新疆农业大学动物科学学院/新疆农业大学马产业研究院,乌鲁木齐 830052
    2.新疆马繁育与运动生理重点实验室,乌鲁木齐 830052
    3.新疆维吾尔自治区畜牧总站,乌鲁木齐 830000
  • 通讯作者: 孟军(1986-),男,教授,博士,硕士生导师,研究方向为动物生产学,(E-mail)junm86@qq.com
  • 作者简介:孟晨(1998-),男,硕士研究生,研究方向为动物生产学,(E-mail)2900974511@qq.com
  • 基金资助:
    新疆维吾尔自治区重大科技专项“国产马专门化品系高效繁育技术体系构建”(2022A02013-1);新疆维吾尔自治区创新环境(人才、基地)建设专项“马种质创新培育与高效健康养殖重点实验室平台建设”(PT2311);中央引导地方科技发展专项资金项目“专门化运动马培育技术服务支撑”(ZYYD2023C02)

Abstract:

【Objective】 To perform whole genome resequencing of jugular vein blood of Kazakh horses to identify candidate genes regulating differences in lactation in Kazakh horses and to provide data support for the selection of Kazakh horses for dairy performance. 【Methods】 According to the lactation volume data of 30-105 d of test horses, 12 healthy Kazakh horses with similar age, parity and consistent feeding background, that was, 6 in the high lactation group (HW) and 6 in the low lactation group were selected. Altogether, a total of 288 blood samples were collected during the whole monitoring cycle, and 48 blood samples were selected for whole genome resequencing, 6 blood samples of lactation greater than 2. 26 kg in the HW group and 6 blood samples of lactation less than 1.05 kg in the LW group were selected for whole genome resequencing, and a total of 288 blood samples were obtained. A total of 88 blood samples were collected during the whole monitoring period, and 48 blood samples were collected at the actual peak lactation date. 6 blood samples from the HW group with lactation greater than 2.26 kg and 6 blood samples from the LW group with lactation less than 1.05 kg were selected for whole-genome resequencing, which yielded a total of 20,234,241 mutated sites; 980,491,918 valid sites were obtained after removing the sequences with junctions and low-quality sequences. The loci in the first 0.000,01 of Top were selected, and the threshold value was determined to be 0.000,147,8, with a total of 88 mutation loci located in 40 candidate genes. The candidate genes were analysed for GO and KEGG pathway enrichment, and the significantly enriched pathways were condensed and classified to locate the biological processes affecting high and low lactation in Kazakh horses; the pathway enrichment chordal maps were drawn to further identify the genes related to lactation in Kazakh horses. 【Results】 GO and KEGG enrichment analyses found the largest number in cell development, proliferation, differentiation, adhesion-related and CNS and endocrine system developmental enrichment pathways, and the pathways of cell adhesion molecule binding, morphogenesis of differentiated cells, morphogenesis of cellular components, cellular development, PI3K-Akt signalling pathway, Axon guidance, and ECM receptor interactions affecting lactation. 【Conclusion】 It is determined that KIT, EPHA4, PDGFRA, MYH3, ITGA1, and COL4A1 may be candidate genes affecting lactation in Kazakh horses.

Key words: Kazakh horse; lactation; whole genome resequencing; physiological process

摘要:

【目的】对哈萨克马颈静脉血液进行全基因组重测序,确定调控哈萨克马泌乳量差异的候选基因,为选育乳用性能的哈萨克马提供数据支撑。【方法】根据试验马匹30~105 d泌乳量数据,选取12匹年龄、胎次、体况相近,饲养一致的健康哈萨克马,高泌乳量组(HW)6匹,低泌乳量组(LW)6匹,对12匹哈萨克马颈静脉采血,共采集到48份血样,选择HW组泌乳量大于2.26 kg血样6份和LW组泌乳量小于1.05 kg血样6份进行全基因组重测序,共得到20 234 241个突变位点;去除带接头序列、低质量序列后得到9 804 918个有效位点。选择Top前0.000 01的位点,确定阈值为0.000 147 8,共88个突变位点,位于40个候选基因。对候选基因进行GO和KEGG通路富集分析,并对显著富集通路进行浓缩分类,定位影响哈萨克马高低泌乳量的生物学过程;绘制通路富集弦图,确定哈萨克马泌乳量相关的基因。【结果】GO和KEGG富集分析发现其中细胞发育、增殖、分化、粘附相关和中枢神经系统、内分泌系统发育富集通路数量最多,细胞粘附分子结合、分化的细胞形态发生、细胞成分形态发生、细胞发育、PI3K-Akt信号通路、Axon引导、ECM受体相互作用等通路影响泌乳量。【结论】确定KITEPHA4、PDGFRAMYH3、ITGA1、COL4A1可能是影响哈萨克马泌乳量的候选基因。

关键词: 哈萨克马, 泌乳量, 全基因组重测序, 生理过程

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