Single-cell profiling reveals transcriptome dynamics during bovine oocyte growth
BMC Genomics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2024
Mammalian
follicle
development
is
characterized
by
extensive
changes
in
morphology,
endocrine
responsiveness,
and
function,
providing
the
optimum
environment
for
oocyte
growth,
development,
resumption
of
meiosis.
In
cattle,
first
signs
transcription
activation
are
observed
secondary
follicle,
later
than
during
mouse
human
oogenesis.
While
many
studies
have
generated
datasets
characterizing
gene
expression
bovine
oocytes,
they
mostly
limited
to
analysis
fully
grown
matured
oocytes.
The
aim
present
study
was
apply
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
interrogate
transcriptome
growing
from
stage
through
mid-antral
stage.
Язык: Английский
Genetic parameters and genome-wide association studies including the X chromosome for various reproduction and semen quality traits in Nellore cattle
BMC Genomics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
profitability
of
the
beef
industry
is
directly
influenced
by
fertility
rate
and
reproductive
performance
both
males
females,
which
can
be
improved
through
selective
breeding.
When
performing
genomic
analyses,
genetic
markers
located
on
X
chromosome
have
been
commonly
ignored
despite
being
one
largest
chromosomes
in
cattle
genome.
Therefore,
primary
objectives
this
study
were
to:
(1)
estimate
variance
components
parameters
for
eighteen
male
five
female
traits
Nellore
including
analyses;
(2)
perform
genome-wide
association
studies
functional
analyses
to
better
understand
background
cattle.
Results
percentage
total
direct
heritability
(h
2
)
explained
x
ranged
from
3
32%
(average:
16.4%)
9
67%
25.61%)
traits,
respectively.
Among
related
breeding
soundness
evaluation,
overall
bull
semen
evaluation
quality
accounted
highest
proportion
h
relative
with
an
average
39.5%
38.75%,
number
significant
per
trait
7
(seminal
vesicle
width)
43
(total
major
defects).
zero
five.
A
683,
252,
694,
382,
61,
77
genes
overlapped
regions
identified
performance,
quality,
morphology,
defects,
bulls’
key
candidate
are
PRR32
,
STK26
TMSB4X
TLR7
PRPS2
SMS
SMARCA1
UTP14A
BCORL1
.
main
gene
ontology
terms
“Oocyte
Meiosis”,
“Progesterone
Mediated
Oocyte
Maturation”,
“Thermogenesis”,
“Sperm
Flagellum”,
“Innate
Immune
Response”.
Conclusions
Our
findings
indicate
role
phenotypic
variability
reproduction
Breeding
programs
aiming
improve
these
should
consider
adding
information
their
analyses.
Язык: Английский
Identification of selection signatures and genetic diversity in the sheep
Tropical Animal Health and Production,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
57(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Abstract
In
the
study,
data
obtained
from
OvineSNP50K
SNP
chips
using
Illumina®
iScan
platform
for
Eşme
sheep
were
used.
The
integrated
haplotype
score
(iHS)
and
runs
of
homozygosity
(ROH)
statistical
approaches
used
to
identify
selection
signatures.
Using
iHS
analysis,
it
was
discovered
that
there
are
10
genomic
regions
51
genes
on
ovine
chromosomes
1,
9,
11,
12
under
selection.
Three
97
6
11
found
be
ROH
analysis.
Candidate
associated
with
economic
ecological
traits
detected
both
approaches.
Among
genetic
diversity
parameters
considered
in
this
minor
allele
frequency
(MAF),
distance
between
individuals
(D),
as
well
observed
(Ho)
expected
heterozygosities
(He)
values
0.300,
0.309,
0.388,
0.390,
respectively.
Ho,
He
D
indicate
a
moderate
level
diversity.
ratio
polymorphic
SNPs
(PN)
0.947,
average
F
HOM
0.030
0.029,
Considering
PN
value
is
evident
population
exhibit
high
polymorphism
at
94.7%.
While
indicates
among
present
suggests
predominantly
composed
heterozygous
individuals.
As
result,
evidence
indicating
advancements
have
been
made
target
breeding
programs
within
population.
Additionally,
candidate
suitable
future
molecular
marker-supported
identified.
addition,
better
understanding
structure
production
potential
has
achieved.
Findings
shown
breed
meat
strong
adaptation
abilities.
Язык: Английский
Identification of Selection Signatures and Genetic Diversity in the Sheep
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
study
utilized
genome-wide
data
from
the
Illumina
OvineSNP50K
platform
and
specifically
targeted
Eşme
sheep
population.
integrated
haplotype
score
(iHS)
runs
of
homozygosity
(ROH)
statistical
approaches
were
used
to
identify
selection
signatures.
Using
iHS
analysis,
it
was
discovered
that
there
are
10
genomic
regions
51
genes
on
chromosomes
1,
9,
11,
12
under
selection.
Three
97
6
11
found
be
using
ROH
analysis.
Candidate
associated
with
economic
ecological
traits
detected
both
approaches.
Among
genetic
diversity
parameters
considered
in
study,
minor
allele
frequency
(MAF),
distance
between
individuals
(D),
observed
heterozygosity
(Ho),
expected
(He)
values
0.300,
0.309,
0.388,
0.390,
respectively.
ratio
polymorphic
SNPs
(PN)
0.947,
average
F
ROH
F
HOM
0.030
0.029,
demonstrates
signature
can
define
characteristics
farm
animals
phenotypic
information.
information
obtained
through
these
breeding
conservation
programs
for
resources
animals.
Язык: Английский
Comprehensive time-course gene expression evaluation of high-risk beef cattle to establish immunological characteristics associated with undifferentiated bovine respiratory disease
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2024
Bovine
respiratory
disease
(BRD)
remains
the
leading
infectious
in
beef
cattle
production
systems.
Host
gene
expression
upon
facility
arrival
may
indicate
risk
of
BRD
development
and
severity.
However,
a
time-course
approach
would
better
define
how
influences
immunological
inflammatory
responses
after
occurrences.
Here,
we
evaluated
whole
blood
transcriptomes
high-risk
at
three
time
points
to
elucidate
BRD-associated
host
response.
Sequenced
jugular
mRNA
from
36
(2015:
Язык: Английский
Applications of Next-Generation Sequencing Technologies and Statistical Tools in Identifying Pathways and Biomarkers for Heat Tolerance in Livestock
Veterinary Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(12), С. 616 - 616
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2024
The
climate
change-associated
abnormal
weather
patterns
negatively
influences
the
productivity
and
performance
of
farm
animals.
Heat
stress
is
major
detrimental
factor
hampering
production,
causing
substantial
economic
loss
to
livestock
industry.
Therefore,
it
important
identify
heat-tolerant
breeds
that
can
survive
produce
optimally
in
any
given
environment.
To
achieve
this
goal,
a
clearer
understanding
genetic
differences
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
associated
with
change
impacts
heat
tolerance
are
prerequisite.
Adopting
next-generation
biotechnological
statistical
tools
like
whole
transcriptome
analysis,
metagenome
sequencing,
bisulphite
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS),
selection
signatures
provides
an
opportunity
goal.
Through
these
techniques,
possible
permanent
markers
for
tolerance,
by
incorporating
those
marker-assisted
breeding
selection,
target
livestock.
This
review
gives
overview
recent
advancements
assessing
using
such
‘omics’
approaches
models.
salient
findings
from
research
highlighted
several
candidate
biomarkers
have
potential
be
incorporated
into
future
heat-tolerance
studies.
Such
could
revolutionise
production
changing
scenario
support
food
demands
growing
human
population.
Язык: Английский
The Effects of Heat Stress on the Ovary, Follicles and Oocytes: A Systematic Review
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2024
Climate
change
is
driving
significant
environmental
changes
with
profound
implications
for
human
health,
including
fertility.
While
the
detrimental
effects
of
heat
on
spermatogenesis
are
well-documented,
impact
elevated
temperatures
ovaries
and
female
fertility
remains
less
explored.
This
review
systematically
examines
literature
stress
(HS)
mammalian
ovaries,
follicles,
oocytes.
Evidence
from
models
indicates
that
HS
significantly
impairs
ovarian
function,
disrupting
hormone
profiles,
reducing
size
weight,
altering
histology,
decreasing
granulosa
cell
viability,
compromising
oocyte
quality.
Efforts
to
develop
strategies
substances
mitigate
these
adverse
ongoing,
but
further
research
into
underlying
mechanisms
urgently
needed.
Язык: Английский