Project description:We firstly compared the expression file of circRNAs, mRNAs and lncRNAs in backfat between the castrated and intact Huainan male pigs to identify the key circRNAs, mRNAs and lncRNAs involved in the genetic basis of castration associated fat deposition.
Project description:To gain insight into the role of testosterone in modulating hepatic fat accumulation, we collected liver tissues from high fat diet-fed intact male pigs, castrated male pigs, and castrated male pigs with testosterone replacement. RNA-Seq was employed to profile hepatic gene expression in pigs with different testosterone levels. Liver mRNA profiles of intact male pigs fed a HFC diet, castrated male pigs fed a HFC diet, and castrated male pigs treated with testosterone fed a HFC diet were generated by deep sequencing, using Illumina HiSeq 2000.
Project description:To gain insight into the role of testosterone in modulating hepatic fat accumulation, we collected liver tissues from high fat diet-fed intact male pigs, castrated male pigs, and castrated male pigs with testosterone replacement. RNA-Seq was employed to profile hepatic gene expression in pigs with different testosterone levels.
Project description:Pig is the important animal model for human obesity and diseases. However, the complexity of the porcine transcriptome is not yet fully elucidated. Here we have used massively parallel high-throughput sequencing of cDNA (RNA-seq) to generate a high-resolution map of the porcine miRNA in liver (LI), longissimus dorsi (LD) and abdominal fat (AF) from a F2 female full-sib pair with extreme phenotypes on growth and fat deposit. Through small RNA sequencing and on the basis of miRbase15.0, we detected a total of 184 mature miRNAs and 164 unique porcine novel miRNAs. Some conserved miRNAs, such as miR-122, miR-1, miR-206 and let-7 family showed high expression level in this study. Finally, we identified 10, 20 and 63 differentially expressed miRNAs, respectively, in LI, LD and AF. This high resolution and comprehensive transcriptome analysis significantly enhances the current genome annotation of pigs. examining the complexity of pig transcriptome in three organs from a female full-sib pair
Project description:An M307 G/A point mutation of FUT1 gene has been considered as a usful marker to select the piglets that are sensitive(GG/AG genotype) or resistant(AA) to Escherichia coli F18 in foreign pig breeds. However,it is not suitable to Chinese native breeds. Duodenal tissues were collected from 3 full-sib pairs of Sutai pigs (a new hybrid between the Duroc and Taihu breeds) at the age of 28-day differing in adhesion phenotype to find the differential miRNAs that can provide the basis for analyzing the different mechanisms of E.coli F18 resistance between foreign and Chinese native breeds,as well as for breeding for disease resistance in Chinese native breeds in the future. piglets at the age of 28-day sensitive(GG genotype) to Escherichia coli F18 vs resistant(AA) ones.Biological replicates:3 full-sib pairs of Sutai pigs(3 pairs for GG/AA genotype of FUT1 gene).One GG sample (512 piglet) was sequenced twice to verify the result. 2385 piglet and 2383 piglet were a pair of full-sib with AA and GG genotype at M307 positionof FUT1 gene, respectively. Unfortunately, the sequencing of 2385 was a failure and was excluded. 2385 piglet has an AA genotype of the FUT1 gene
Project description:Purpose: Obesity and dyslipidemia are associated with increased risk of renal disease.Testosterone deficiency aggravated high-fat diet-induced obesity and hypercholeterolemia. However,whether testosterone deficiency or testosterone deficiency-induced dyslipidemia aggravate the progression of renal disease is not clear. To gain insight into the role of testosterone in modulating renal lipid metabolism, we profiled renal gene expression by RNA-Seq in HFC-fed intact male pigs (IM), castrated male pigs (CM), and castrated male pigs with testosterone replacement (CMT). Methods: Sexually mature male miniature pigs were either surgical castrated or sham-operated, and castrated with testosterone replacement. We administrated to pigs a high-fat and high-cholesterol (HFC) diet for twelve weeks. RNA-Seq was employed to profile renal gene expression in pigs with different testosterone levels. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that testosterone deficiency aggravated renal lipid accumulation in pigs fed an HFC diet and that these effects could be reversed by testosterone replacement therapy. Impaired metabolic processes, bile acid secretion,estrogen signaling pathway and enhanced triglyceride synthesis may contribute to the increased renal lipid accumulation induced by testosterone deficiency and an HFC diet.
Project description:Obesity has considerable effects on morbidity and mortality, and the prevalence of obesity has been increasing rapidly worldwide during the past two decades. Even if obesity affects the entire individual, adipose tissue plays a central role in the development of obesity. Expression profiling of adipose tissue may give insights into the mechanisms contributing to obesity and obesity-related disorders. The Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) Sib-Pair Study consists of 154 nuclear families with BMI-discordant sib pairs (BMI difference more than 10 kg/m2) resulting in a study population consisting of 732 subjects. The full SOS Sib-Pair study offspring cohort consists of 425 subjects. Microarray expression analysis in subcutaneous adipose tissue was performed in 375 subjects (262 women and 113 men) of the SOS Sib-Pair offspring cohort.
Project description:We firstly compared the expression file of circRNAs, mRNAs and lncRNAs in longissimus muscle (LM) between the castrated and intact Huainan male pigs to identify the key circRNAs, mRNAs and lncRNAs involved in the genetic basis of castration associated fat deposition.