Zeng, Q.; Gao, H.; Yin, S.; Peng, Y.; Yang, F.; Fu, Y.; Deng, X.; Chen, Y.; Hou, X.; Wang, Q.; Jin, Z.; Song, G.; He, J.; Yin, Y.; Xu, K. Genome-Wide Association Study and Identification of Candidate Genes for Intramuscular Fat Fatty Acid Composition in Ningxiang Pigs. Animals2023, 13, 3192.
Zeng, Q.; Gao, H.; Yin, S.; Peng, Y.; Yang, F.; Fu, Y.; Deng, X.; Chen, Y.; Hou, X.; Wang, Q.; Jin, Z.; Song, G.; He, J.; Yin, Y.; Xu, K. Genome-Wide Association Study and Identification of Candidate Genes for Intramuscular Fat Fatty Acid Composition in Ningxiang Pigs. Animals 2023, 13, 3192.
Zeng, Q.; Gao, H.; Yin, S.; Peng, Y.; Yang, F.; Fu, Y.; Deng, X.; Chen, Y.; Hou, X.; Wang, Q.; Jin, Z.; Song, G.; He, J.; Yin, Y.; Xu, K. Genome-Wide Association Study and Identification of Candidate Genes for Intramuscular Fat Fatty Acid Composition in Ningxiang Pigs. Animals2023, 13, 3192.
Zeng, Q.; Gao, H.; Yin, S.; Peng, Y.; Yang, F.; Fu, Y.; Deng, X.; Chen, Y.; Hou, X.; Wang, Q.; Jin, Z.; Song, G.; He, J.; Yin, Y.; Xu, K. Genome-Wide Association Study and Identification of Candidate Genes for Intramuscular Fat Fatty Acid Composition in Ningxiang Pigs. Animals 2023, 13, 3192.
Abstract
Ningxiang pigs exhibit a diverse array of fatty acids, making them an intriguing model for exploring the genetic underpinnings of Fatty acid metabolism. In this study, we conducted a genome-wide association study using a dataset comprising 50,697 SNPs and samples from over 600 Ningxiang pigs. Our investigation yielded novel candidate genes linked to five saturated fatty acids (SFAs), four monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and five polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Re-markably, 37, 21, and 16 SNPs showed significant associations with SFAs, MUFAs, and PUFAs, respectively. Notably, ALGA0047587, H3GA0046208, DRGA0016063, and ALGA0031262 demonstrated substantial phenotypic variance (≥ 30%) in Arachidic acid (C20:0), Elaidic Acid (C18:1n-9(t)), and Arachidonic acid (C20:4n-6), respectively. Several significant SNPs were posi-tioned proximally to previously reported genes. In total, we identified 11, 6, and 5 candidate genes associated with SFAs, MUFAs, and PUFAs, respectively. These findings hold great promise for advancing breeding strategies aimed at optimizing meat quality and enhancing lipid metabolism within the intramuscular fat (IMF) of Ningxiang pigs.
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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