PLoS Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(11), P. e1011029 - e1011029
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Mammalian
evolution
has
been
influenced
by
viruses
for
millions
of
years,
leaving
signatures
adaptive
within
genes
encoding
viral
interacting
proteins.
Synaptogyrin-2
(
SYNGR2
)
is
a
transmembrane
protein
implicated
in
promoting
bacterial
and
infections.
A
genome-wide
association
study
pigs
experimentally
infected
with
porcine
circovirus
type
2b
(PCV2b)
uncovered
missense
mutation
p
.
Arg63Cys
associated
load.
In
this
study,
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated
gene
editing
the
kidney
15
(PK15,
wtSYNGR2
+p
63Arg
cell
line
generated
clones
homozygous
favorable
63Cys
allele
emSYNGR2
).
Infection
edited
resulted
decreased
PCV2
replication
compared
to
wildtype
PK15
(P<0.05),
consistent
effects
across
genetically
distinct
PCV2b
PCV2d
isolates.
Sequence
analyses
wild
domestic
(n>700)
revealed
unique
more
predominant
European
than
Asian
breeds.
haplotype
defined
was
likely
derived
from
an
ancestral
nearly
fixed
(0.977)
but
absent
boar.
We
hypothesize
that
arose
post-domestication
swine.
Decreased
genetic
diversity
homozygotes
,
corroborates
rapid
increase
frequency
SYGNR2
via
positive
selection.
Signatures
mammalian
species
were
also
identified
intraluminal
loop
domains,
coinciding
location
Therefore,
may
reflect
novel
component
host-virus
evolutionary
arms
race
mammals
representing
species-specific
example
putative
evolution.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
The
breed
conformity
evaluation
is
crucial
for
the
preservation
of
traits
that
characterise
each
dog
breed.
use
genetic
markers
this
purpose
provides
a
precision
and
objectivity
can
surpass
reliability
phenotypic
evaluations.
In
study,
we
present
new
simple
algorithm
assessing
conformity.
creates
similarity
matrix
based
on
genotypic
data
then
uses
median
to
calculate
percentage
an
individual
has
in
relation
diversity
To
validate
proposed
algorithm,
applied
it
18
microsatellites
43,691
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
Kazakh
Tazy
dog,
great
cultural
historical
importance
Kazakhstan
now
threatened
with
extinction
due
crossbreeding.
showed
moderate
correlation
between
microsatellite
SNP
genotyping
methods,
reflecting
different
aspects
similarity.
particular,
SNP-based
evaluations
agreed
better
expert
judgements,
highlighting
their
potential
accurate
analysis
easily
interpretable
results,
flexible,
adapts
may
provide
mechanism
situations
where
there
no
reference
population,
incomplete
pedigrees,
unidentified
meta-founders
high
population.
Author
summary
Our
research
was
initiated
by
urgent
concern
possible
deep
roots
significance
Kazakhstan.
Information
at
DNA
level
lead
faster
improvement
than
relying
only
pedigrees.
Genotypic
be
processed
valuable
insights
into
diversity,
relatedness
ancestry.
However,
existing
methods
do
not
measure
used
assess
how
closely
particular
matches
typical
composition
These
challenges
have
led
us
propose
approach
overcomes
limitations
allows
assessed
genotypes.
It
median-based
analyze
been
but
also
adapted
other
markers.
This
method
results
even
absence
defined
complete
pedigrees
or
identified
meta-pedigrees
during
within
breeders
researchers
tool
maintain
purity
unique
breeds.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(13), P. 1894 - 1894
Published: June 27, 2024
Preserving
local
autochthonous
domestic
animal
populations
and
the
products
derived
from
them
is
a
crucial
aspect
of
managing
human
utilization
biosphere.
This
management
approach
aims
to
ensure
sustainable
benefits
for
both
present
future
generations.
The
diversity
plays
vital
role
in
functionality
sustainability
food
production
system.
It
encompasses
productive
non-productive
aspects,
contributing
significantly
overall
health,
nutrition,
security
landscape
by
providing
wide
range
animal-derived
resources.
Based
on
data
contained
Draft
Program
Rural
Development,
significant
presence
more
than
44
breeds
animals
has
been
noted
Serbia.
In
order
enable
preservation
animals,
competent
Ministry
Agriculture
Republic
Serbia
has,
through
number
projects,
implemented
models
farms
(in
situ),
as
well
provided
technical
assistance
small
that
keep
collections.
also
helps
population
procure
conducts
product
quality
research,
provides
opportunities
integrate
conservation
programs
tourism.
Given
molecular
characterization
key
factor
breeds,
Serbia,
DNA
markers
are
used
identification
investigate
belonging
specific
or
strain.
All
mentioned
activities
led
an
immediate
increase
which
especially
true
cattle
(Busha),
sheep
(Sjenicka,
Svrljiska,
Vlach-vitohorn)
pigs
(Mangalitsa,
Moravka,
Resavka)
discussed
this
paper.
addition
measures
undertaken
preserve
genetic
resources
(AnGR),
it
necessary
continue
work
primarily
ex
situ
prevent
loss
their
gene
pools.
However,
regardless
evident
effort
made
we
believe
there
still
lot
room
further
improvement.
refers
advanced
technologies
have
not
applied
so
far,
mostly
related
genomic
regions
associated
with
economic
traits,
resistance
diseases,
adaptability
emerging
climate
changes.
way,
capacity
functional
characteristics
species
will
be
improved.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 276 - 276
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
Swine
DNA
profiling
is
highly
important
for
animal
identification
and
parentage
verification
also
increasingly
meat
traceability.
This
work
aimed
to
analyze
the
genetic
structure
diversity
in
selected
Polish
pig
breeds.
The
study
used
a
set
of
14
microsatellite
(STR)
markers
recommended
by
ISAG
native
Puławska
(PUL,
n
=
85)
three
commercial
breeds:
Large
White
(PLW,
74),
Landrace
(PL,
foreign
breed
Duroc
(DUR,
84).
Genetic
differentiation
among
breeds
accounted
18%
total
variability
(AMOVA).
Bayesian
analysis
(STRUCTURE)
indicated
that
four
distinct
clusters
obtained
corresponded
studied.
Reynolds
distances
(Ɵw)
showed
close
relationship
between
PL
PLW
most
distant
DUR
PUL
pigs.
values
(FST)
were
lower
higher
DUR.
principal
coordinate
(PCoA)
supported
classification
populations
into
clusters.
Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
141(1), P. 96 - 112
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
Celtic-Iberian
pig
breeds
were
majority
in
Spain
and
Portugal
until
the
first
half
of
20th
century.
In
1990s,
they
nearly
extinct
as
a
result
introduction
foreign
improved
breeds.
Despite
its
historical
importance,
genetic
background
strain
is
poorly
documented.
this
study,
we
have
identified
genomic
regions
that
might
contain
signatures
selection
peculiar
lineage.
A
total
153
DNA
samples
pigs
(Spanish
Gochu
Asturcelta
Portuguese
Bísara
breeds),
Iberian
Alentejano
Cinta
Senese
pig,
Korean
local
Cosmopolitan
(Hampshire,
Landrace
Large
White
individuals)
analysed.
pairwise-comparison
approach
was
applied:
test
populations
five
other
reference
populations.
Three
different
statistics
(XP-EHH,
FST
ΔDAF)
computed
on
each
comparison.
Strict
criteria
used
to
identify
sweeps
order
reduce
noise
brought
by
breeds'
severe
population
bottlenecks.
Within
population,
SNPs
construct
potential
candidate
areas
under
only
considered
if
four
ten
two-by-two
pairwise
comparisons
at
least
two
three
statistics.
Genomic
constructed
within
subsequently
overlapped
putatively
unique
strain.
These
finally
for
enrichment
analyses.
39
regions,
mainly
located
SSC5
SSC9
covering
3130.5
kb,
could
be
representative
ancient
Enrichment
analysis
allowed
seven
genes
(NOL12,
LGALS1,
PDXP,
SH3BP1,
GGA1,
WIF1,
LYPD6).
Other
studies
reported
WIF1
gene
associated
with
ear
size,
one
characteristic
traits
The
function
related
reproduction,
adaptation
immunity
traits,
indirectly
fitting
rusticity
non-improved
traditionally
exploited
semi-extensive
conditions.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Background:
The
use
of
breed-informative
genetic
markers,
specifically
coding
Single
Nucleotide
Polymorphisms
(SNPs),
is
crucial
for
breed
traceability,
authentication
meat
and
dairy
products,
the
preservation
improvement
pig
breeds.
By
identifying
informative
we
aimed
to
gain
insights
into
mechanisms
that
influence
production
traits,
enabling
informed
decisions
in
animal
management
promoting
sustainable
meet
growing
demand
products.
Methods:
Our
dataset
consists
300
SNPs
genotyped
from
three
Italian
commercial
populations:
Landrace,
Yorkshire,
Duroc.
Firstly,
analyzed
diversity
among
populations.
Then,
applied
a
discriminant
analysis
principal
components
identify
most
discriminating
between
these
Lastly,
conducted
functional
enrichment
enriched
pathways
related
variation
observed
Results:
alpha
indexes
revealed
high
within
higher
proportion
heterozygosity
than
expected
an
excess
heterozygotes
populations
was
supported
by
negative
values
fixation
index
(FIS)
deviations
Hardy-Weinberg
equilibrium.
Euclidean
distance,
pairwise
FST,
Nei's
GST
distances
Yorkshire
Landrace
breeds
are
genetically
closest,
with
distance
2.242,
0.029,
0.033,
respectively.
Conversely,
Duroc
showed
highest
divergence,
2.815,
0.048,
0.052,
We
identified
28
significant
phenotypic
traits
were
able
differentiate
accuracy.
Functional
Enrichment
Analysis
highlighted
biological
functions
DNA
packaging,
chromatin
integrity,
preparation
higher-order
structures.
Conclusion:
study
sheds
light
on
underpinnings
breeds,
offering
potential
driving
differentiation.
prioritizing
breed-specific
SNPs,
our
approach
enables
more
focused
specific
genomic
regions
relevant
research
question
compared
analyzing
entire
genome.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
In
pig
production,
the
production
animals
are
generally
three-
or
four-way
crossbreeds.
Reliable
information
regarding
breed
of
origin
slaughtered
pigs
is
useful,
even
a
prerequisite,
for
number
purposes,
e.g.,
evaluating
potential
effects
on
carcass
grading.
Genetic
data
from
can
easily
be
extracted
and
used
crossbreed
classification.
current
study,
four
classification
methods,
namely,
random
forest
(RF),
ADMIXTURE,
partial
least
squares
regression
(PLSR),
together
with
quadratic
discriminant
analysis
(PLS-QDA)
were
evaluated
simulated
(
Foods and raw materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 283 - 307
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Livni
is
one
of
the
Russian
local
pig
breeds.
We
previously
reported
that
this
breed
was
more
distinct
from
Duroc
than
Landrace
and
Large
White
breeds,
which
participated
in
creation.
The
aim
study
to
determine
SNP-based
genetic
signatures
fat-type
shared
with
commercial
ones
are
affected
by
putative
selection.
genome-wide
SNP
genotyping
carried
out
using
Porcine
GGP
HD
BeadChip,
contains
~
80
000
SNPs.
Obtained
relationship
admixture
results
indicated
insignificant
participation
breeds
formation
modern
allelofund
pigs.
238
candidate
genes
were
found
genomic
regions
selection
signatures,
182
described
functions
identified.
In
35
common
detected
formed
cluster
enrichment
coefficient
=
4.94
predominant
HOXD
genes.
largest
amounts
(62
average),
two
clusters.
Cluster
1,
2.11,
characterized
involved
glucose
metabolism.
2,
1.60,
demonstrated
helicase
Annotated
clusters
not
determined
for
breed.
However,
50
specific
pigs
associated
various
growth,
carcass
reproductive
traits,
essential
thermoregulation.
Results
revealed
breeding
effects
indigenous
compared
PLoS Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(11), P. e1011029 - e1011029
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Mammalian
evolution
has
been
influenced
by
viruses
for
millions
of
years,
leaving
signatures
adaptive
within
genes
encoding
viral
interacting
proteins.
Synaptogyrin-2
(
SYNGR2
)
is
a
transmembrane
protein
implicated
in
promoting
bacterial
and
infections.
A
genome-wide
association
study
pigs
experimentally
infected
with
porcine
circovirus
type
2b
(PCV2b)
uncovered
missense
mutation
p
.
Arg63Cys
associated
load.
In
this
study,
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated
gene
editing
the
kidney
15
(PK15,
wtSYNGR2
+p
63Arg
cell
line
generated
clones
homozygous
favorable
63Cys
allele
emSYNGR2
).
Infection
edited
resulted
decreased
PCV2
replication
compared
to
wildtype
PK15
(P<0.05),
consistent
effects
across
genetically
distinct
PCV2b
PCV2d
isolates.
Sequence
analyses
wild
domestic
(n>700)
revealed
unique
more
predominant
European
than
Asian
breeds.
haplotype
defined
was
likely
derived
from
an
ancestral
nearly
fixed
(0.977)
but
absent
boar.
We
hypothesize
that
arose
post-domestication
swine.
Decreased
genetic
diversity
homozygotes
,
corroborates
rapid
increase
frequency
SYGNR2
via
positive
selection.
Signatures
mammalian
species
were
also
identified
intraluminal
loop
domains,
coinciding
location
Therefore,
may
reflect
novel
component
host-virus
evolutionary
arms
race
mammals
representing
species-specific
example
putative
evolution.