Article
Identification of Functional Variants Between Tong Sheep and Hu Sheep by Whole-Genome Sequencing Pools of Individuals.
International journal of molecular sciences - 30 Nov 2024
Tang Xiaoqin, Wang Shuhui, Yi Xiaohua, Li Qi, Sun Xiuzhu
Abstract excerpt
Tong sheep, known for their superior meat quality and disease resilience, face breeding challenges due to low prolificacy, unlike Hu sheep, which exhibit higher fertility and growth rates. This study identified over 700,000 genetic variants between these breeds through pooled whole-genome sequencing. Functional analysis reveals key differences in pathways related to fat metabolism, insulin signaling, and cell...
Topics
- Animals
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Sheep
- MicroRNAs
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Breeding
- Genetic Variation
- Mutation
- Phenotype
