Identification of key LncRNAs and mRNAs in fat deposition of Saba pigs based on comparative analysis of transcriptomics

ABSTRACTLong non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are gaining attention in the context of pork production due to their role in regulating fat deposition, a crucial economic trait. This study focused on profiling LncRNAs in back fat deposition in Saba and Yorkshire pigs, which exhibit significant differences in fat accumulation. Using transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics, we identified 704 differentially expressed mRNAs and 50 LncRNAs. We employed cis-regulatory analysis to explore the function of LncRNAs. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment revealed pathways and enzyme activity-related terms, indicating... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Xinxing Dong
Xinpeng Li
Xiaoyi Wang
Qiang Chen
Mingli Li
Dawei Yan
Guoxiang Lan
Shaoxing Lu
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Reihe/Periodikum: Journal of Applied Animal Research, Vol 52, Iss 1 (2024)
Verlag/Hrsg.: Taylor & Francis Group
Schlagwörter: Saba pigs / transcriptomics / fat deposition / LncRNA / mRNA / Veterinary medicine / SF600-1100
Sprache: Englisch
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-29233917
Datenquelle: BASE; Originalkatalog
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Link(s) : https://doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2024.2348565

ABSTRACTLong non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are gaining attention in the context of pork production due to their role in regulating fat deposition, a crucial economic trait. This study focused on profiling LncRNAs in back fat deposition in Saba and Yorkshire pigs, which exhibit significant differences in fat accumulation. Using transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics, we identified 704 differentially expressed mRNAs and 50 LncRNAs. We employed cis-regulatory analysis to explore the function of LncRNAs. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment revealed pathways and enzyme activity-related terms, indicating that LncRNAs may modulate gene expression to influence biological processes. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis showed enrichment in fat deposition pathways, underscoring the critical role of LncRNAs in this process. Further analysis and construction of LncRNA-mRNA interaction networks revealed 5 potential regulatory networks. Combining the data of differentially expressed LncRNAs and mRNAs, we identified candidate LncRNAs that regulate the expression of ACACA and FASN, which are functionally important genes affecting fat deposition. In summary, this study provides a theoretical foundation and valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying LncRNA-mediated regulation of fat deposition in pigs. These findings are essential for advancing our understanding of porcine fat deposition and enhancing pork production.