Identification on novel locus of dairy traits of Kazakh horse in Xinjiang
GENE
Authors: Liu, Ling-Ling; Fang, Chao; Liu, Wu-Jun
Abstract
The utility of high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data help to accurately identify genomic regions that have undergone positive selection. In this study, the Affymetrix Equine 670 K high-density SNP array was used to genotype Kazakh and Yili horse population. After quality control, 370,227 autosomal SNPs were used to detect selection signatures by using global fixation index (FsT) and cross-population extended haplotype homozygosity (XP-EHH). The database of Ensemble, Genecards, and NCBI were used to make gene annotation and functional analysis. The results showed that there were 134 candidate SNPs overlapped between F-ST and XPEHH in Kazakh horse. We also discovered some potential selective sweep regions associated with milk trait, including NUMB, LGALS2, ADCY8, SLC25A30, and CA8 genes. New findings from this research have potential value for milk traits selecting in horse.
Jejunal long noncoding RNAs are associated with glycemic control via gut-brain axis after bariatric surgery in diabetic mice
SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASES
Authors: Liang, Yongjun; Yu, Bo; Wang, Yueqian; Qiao, Zhengdong; Cao, Ting; Zhang, Peng
Abstract
Background: Metabolic and bariatric surgery is effective in ameliorating type 2 diabetes, although its underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. Our previous study indicated that the distinctly expressed duodenal long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) induced by the duodenal-jejunal bypass (DJB) might play a role in improving glycemic control via the enteropancreatic axis. Therefore, the physiologic role of the jejunum in metabolic regulation after DJB requires investigation. Objectives: To investigate the alterations in the jejunal Roux limb lncRNA expression signatures after DJB and analyze the functional pathways associated with metabolic improvement on a genome-wide scale in high - fat diet induced diabetic mice. Setting: University medical center. Methods: Diabetic mice induced by high-fat diet were randomly assigned into 2 groups undergoing either DJB or sham surgery. The lncRNA and messenger (m)RNA expression profiles of the Roux limb segment of the jejunum in both groups were investigated using microarray. To identify the functional characteristics of the distinctly expressed lncRNAs, gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis were conducted. The lncRNA-mRNA and lncRNA-transcription factor interaction networks were constructed based on Pearson correlation analysis. Results: Compared with the sham group, 827 dysregulated (fold change >= 2.0) jejunal lncRNAs were identified in the DJB group. Both Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway and gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that 601 1ncRNA-co-expressed mRNAs (fold change >= 2.0) were associated with neuromodulation-related pathways or biological processes, including serotonergic, glutamatergic, and dopaminergic synapses. In addition, hormonal regulation related pathways, especially steroid biosynthesis, were also enriched. The results were further confirmed by bioinformatic analysis of target genes or transcription factors predicted on the basis of dysregulated jejunal lncRNAs. Furthermore, the NONMMUT023781 lncRNA may simultaneously target the Adcy8 mRNA both in cis and in trans and participate in neuromodulation and hormonal regulation. Conclusion: Alterations of jejunal Roux limb lncRNA and mRNA expression profiles trigger both neuromodulation and endocrine-related pathways, which play a critical role in type 2 diabetes remission after metabolic and bariatric surgery via the gut-brain axis. NONMMTU023781 and Adcy8 were identified as potential targets, which warrant further research. (C) 2018 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. All rights reserved.