Milk fatty acid variability: effect of some candidate genes involved in lipid synthesis

2013 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cinzia Marchitelli ◽  
Giovanna Contarini ◽  
Giovanna De Matteis ◽  
Alessandra Crisà ◽  
Lorraine Pariset ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Candidate Genes ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
Growth Hormone Receptor ◽  
Lipid Synthesis ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding ◽  
Long Chain

In this work, the genetic variation of milk FA was investigated in three different bovine breeds, the Jersey, the Piedmontese and the Valdostana, and at different lactation stages. All animals were genotyped for 21 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms located within nine candidate genes involved in lipid synthesis: diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 and 2 (DGAT1, 2); stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD); growth hormone receptor (GHR); fatty acid synthase (FASN); acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (ACAD); fatty acid binding protein (FABP4); lipoprotein lipase (LPL); and leptin gene (LEP). The highest milk-fat Jersey breed also showed the highest content of saturated FA. Throughout lactation, the breeds showed a similar variation in the FA, with a decrease in the short-chain, this was accompanied by a general increase in the long chain FA at the end of lactation. The increase in long chain saturated FA was particularly evident in the case of the Jersey. The effect of SCD gene on the C14 desaturation index was confirmed; the DGAT1 gene was polymorphic only in the Jersey breed, but its effect was confirmed only on milk fat content; three further potential candidate genes were identified: first, the FABP4 gene, which was found to influence medium and long chain FA in all the breeds, but not the desaturation indices; second, the FASN gene, which was found to influence the amount of PUFA in the Piedmontese and the Valdostana, and third, the LPL gene, which was found to affect fat content in the Piedmontese.

scholarly journals Bta-miR-34b regulates milk fat biosynthesis by targeting mRNA decapping enzyme 1A (DCP1A) in cultured bovine mammary epithelial cells1

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (9) ◽  
pp. 3823-3831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujuan Wang ◽  
Wenli Guo ◽  
Keqiong Tang ◽  
Yaning Wang ◽  
Linsen Zan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Lipid Droplet ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
Binding Protein ◽  
Mammary Epithelial ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding ◽  
Fat Synthesis ◽  
Milk Fat Synthesis

Abstract Milk fat is a main nutritional component of milk, and it has become one of the important traits of dairy cow breeding. Recently, there is increasing evidence that microRNAs (miRNA) play significant roles in the process of milk fat synthesis in the mammary gland. Primary bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMEC) were harvested from midlactation cows and cultured in DMEM/F-12 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum, 100 units/mL penicillin, 100 µg/mL streptomycin, 5 µg/mL bovine insulin, 1 µg/mL hydrocortisone, and 2 µg/mL bovine prolactin. We found that miR-34b mimic transfection in BMEC reduced the content of intracellular triacylglycerol (TAG) and lipid droplet accumulation via triacylglycerol assay and Oil Red O staining; meanwhile, overexpression of miR-34b inhibited mRNA expression of lipid metabolism-related genes such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), fatty acid synthase (FASN), fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4), and CCAAT enhancer binding protein alpha (C/EBPα). Whereas miR-34b inhibitor resulted in completely opposite results. Furthermore, q-PCR and western blot analysis revealed the mRNA and protein expression levels of DCP1A were downregulated in miR-34b mimic transfection group and upregulated in miR-34b inhibitor group. Moreover, luciferase reporter assays verified that DCP1A was the direct target of miR-34b and DCP1A gene silencing in BMEC-inhibited TAG accumulation and suppressed lipid droplet formation. In conclusion, these findings revealed a novel miR-34b–DCP1A axis that has a significant role in regulating milk fat synthesis and suggested that miR-34b may be used to improve the beneficial ingredients in milk.

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) effects on pups growth, milk composition and lipogenic enzymes in lactating rats

2007 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Aparecida Hayashi ◽  
Sérgio Raposo de Medeiros ◽  
Marina Hojaij Carvalho ◽  
Dante Pazzanese Duarte Lanna
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Linoleic Acid ◽  
Conjugated Linoleic Acid ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Lipid Synthesis ◽  
Biological Properties

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has a range of biological properties, including effects on lipid metabolism, milk and body composition in animals. This study investigated the effects of dietary CLA on lactating rats and development of the suckling pups. Dams were fed either a control diet or the same diet supplemented with 25 g/kg of a fat supplement containing 540 g CLA/kg (final concentration of 13·5 g CLA/kg diet) from parturition to the 15th day post-partum. The CLA mixture used in this study contained the following isomers (per 100 g): cis-9, trans-11 (24 g); cis-10, trans-12 (35 g); cis-8, trans-10 (15 g); cis-11, trans-13 (17 g) and others (9 g). On d 15 post partum, CLA supplementation reduced milk fat content by 33% and pup growth by 21%. The milk fatty acid profile, with decreased content of short and medium chain acids, suggests CLA inhibition was more pronounced for de novo lipid synthesis. Consistent with these results, activities of fatty acid synthase, glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase were reduced by CLA treatment in the mammary gland and liver. In contrast, the activity of NADP-malate dehydrogenase was unchanged.

scholarly journals GosB Inhibits Triacylglycerol Synthesis and Promotes Cell Survival in Mouse Mammary Epithelial Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Gaoxiao Xu ◽  
Saixing Duan ◽  
Jianye Hou ◽  
Zhongxin Wei ◽  
Guangwei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Epithelial Cells ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
Mammary Epithelial Cells ◽  
Mammary Glands ◽  
Mammary Epithelial ◽  
Milk Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding ◽  
Triacylglycerol Synthesis

It has been demonstrated that the activator protein related transcription factor Finkel-Biskis-Jinkins murine osteosarcoma B (GosB) is involved in preadipocyte differentiation and triacylglycerol synthesis. However, the role of GosB in regulating the synthesis of milk fatty acid in mouse mammary glands remains unclear. This research uncovered potentially new roles of GosB in suppressing milk fatty acid synthesis. Results revealed that GosB had the highest expression in lung tissue and showed a higher expression level during nonlactation than during lactation. GosB inhibited the expression of fatty acid synthase (FASN), stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4), diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1), perilipin 2 (PLIN2), perilipin 3 (PLIN3), and C/EBPα in mouse mammary gland epithelial cells (MEC). In addition, GosB reduced cellular triglyceride content and the accumulation of lipid droplets; in particular, GosB enhanced saturated fatty acid concentration (C16:0 and C18:0). The PPARγ agonist, rosiglitazone (ROSI), promoted apoptosis and inhibited cell proliferation. GosB increased the expression of Bcl-2 and protected MEC from ROSI-induced apoptosis. Furthermore, MECs were protected from apoptosis through the GosB regulation of intracellular calcium concentrations. These findings suggest that GosB may regulate mammary epithelial cells milk fat synthesis and apoptosis via PPARγ in mouse mammary glands.

scholarly journals Genetics of Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Metabolism and Meat Eating Quality in Tattykeel Australian White Lambs

Genes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 587
Author(s):  
Shedrach Benjamin Pewan ◽  
John Roger Otto ◽  
Roger Huerlimann ◽  
Alyssa Maree Budd ◽  
Felista Waithira Mwangi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Melting Point ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
Eating Quality ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding ◽  
Meat Eating ◽  
Brain Functions ◽  
Long Chain

Meat eating quality with a healthy composition hinges on intramuscular fat (IMF), fat melting point (FMP), tenderness, juiciness, flavour and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) content. These health-beneficial n-3 LC-PUFA play significant roles in optimal cardiovascular, retinal, maternal and childhood brain functions, and include alpha linolenic (ALA), eicosapentaenoic (EPA), docosahexaenoic (DHA) and docosapentaenoic (DPA) acids. The primary objective of this review was to access, retrieve, synthesise and critically appraise the published literature on the synthesis, metabolism and genetics of n-3 LC-PUFA and meat eating quality. Studies on IMF content, FMP and fatty acid composition were reviewed to identify knowledge gaps that can inform future research with Tattykeel Australian White (TAW) lambs. The TAW is a new sheep breed exclusive to MARGRA brand of lamb with an outstanding low fat melting point (28–39°C), high n-3 LC-PUFA EPA+DHA content (33–69mg/100g), marbling (3.4–8.2%), tenderness (20.0–38.5N) and overall consumer liking (7.9–8.5). However, correlations between n-3 LC-PUFA profile, stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4), fatty acid synthase (FASN), other lipogenic genes and meat quality traits present major knowledge gaps. The review also identified research opportunities in nutrition–genetics interactions aimed at a greater understanding of the genetics of n-3 LC-PUFA, feedlot finishing performance, carcass traits and eating quality in the TAW sheep. It was concluded that studies on IMF, FMP and n-3 LC-PUFA profiles in parental and progeny generations of TAW sheep will be foundational for the genetic selection of healthy lamb eating qualities and provide useful insights into their correlations with SCD, FASN and FABP4 genes.

scholarly journals Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase α and Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase Genes Polymorphism and their Influence on Fatty Acid Profile in Milk of Polish Holstein-Friesian Cows

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 993-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena M. Kęsek ◽  
Grzegorz Smołucha ◽  
Anna E. Zielak-Steciwko
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Profile ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Lactation Stage ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Novel Snp ◽  
Friesian Cows

AbstractThe aim of the study was to analyse the association of ACACA and SCD1 polymorphism with milk composition, fatty acid profile in milk fat and milking performance of Polish Holstein-Friesian cows. The animals were divided according to criteria: lactation – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th; ACACA polymorphism – CC, CG, GG; SCD1 polymorphism – AA, VA, VV. The presence of A293V polymorphism of SCD1 gene in the population of Polish Holstein-Friesian cattle has been confirmed. In the analysed fragment of ACACA gene presence of a novel SNP has been revealed. The SNP AJ312201.1g.1488C>G consists of a substitution G>C in 1488 position. This ACACA polymorphism influenced C13:0, C14:1, C16:1 and CLA, while the analysed SCD1 polymorphism influenced C14:1. Interestingly, C16:0, C18:0 and C14:1 were influenced by fat content; while C16:1 was influenced by lactation stage; and CLA was influenced by both lactation stage and fat content. Although the novel SNP on ACACA gene and A293V on SCD1 showed only slight influence on fatty acid profile in this study, these genes are still potential candidate genes for fat content and composition in milk, but require further research.

scholarly journals Variation in the Fatty Acid Synthase Gene (FASN) and Its Association with Milk Traits in Gannan Yaks

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingang Shi ◽  
Yanyan Jiang ◽  
Yanli Chen ◽  
Zhidong Zhao ◽  
Huitong Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
De Novo Lipogenesis ◽  
Milk Traits ◽  
Single Stranded Conformational Polymorphism

Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is an enzyme involved in the synthesis of fatty acids (FA) and plays a central role in de novo lipogenesis in mammals. This study was conducted to ascertain the relative level of expression of the FASN gene (FASN) in tissues from the yak (Bos grunniens), and to search for variation in two regions of yak FASN using polymerase chain reaction single-stranded conformational polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) analyses; it also ascertains whether that variation is associated with yak milk traits. The gene was found to be expressed in twelve tissues, with the highest expression detected in the mammary gland, followed by subcutaneous fat tissue. Two regions of the gene were analyzed in 290 Gannan yaks: A region spanning exon 24-intron 24 and a region spanning exon 34. These regions both produced two PCR-SSCP patterns, which, upon sequencing, represented different DNA sequences. This sequence variation resulted from the presence of three nucleotide substitutions: c.4296+38C/T (intron 24), c.5884A/G, and c.5903G/A, both located in exon 34. The exon 34 substitutions would result in the amino acid substitutions p.Thr1962Ala and p.Gly1968Glu if expressed. Four haplotypes spanning from the exon 24-intron 24 region to exon 34 were identified. Of these, two were common (A1-A2 and B1-A2), and two were rare (A1-B2 and B1-B2) in the yaks investigated. The presence of A1-A2 was associated with an increase in milk fat content (p = 0.050) and total milk solid content (p = 0.037), while diplotype A1-A2/B1-A2 had a higher milk fat content (p = 0.038) than the other diplotypes. This study suggests that further characterization of the FASN gene might provide for an improved understanding of milk traits in yaks.

scholarly journals Long chain fatty acid binding to human plasma albumin.

1975 ◽  
Vol 250 (6) ◽  
pp. 2333-2338
Author(s):  
JD Ashbrook ◽  
AA Spector ◽  
EC Santos ◽  
JE Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Human Plasma ◽  
Chain Fatty Acid ◽  
Long Chain Fatty Acid ◽  
Plasma Albumin ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding ◽  
Long Chain

scholarly journals Up-regulation of the expression of the gene for liver fatty acid-binding protein by long-chain fatty acids

1996 ◽  
Vol 319 (2) ◽  
pp. 483-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire MEUNIER-DURMORT ◽  
Hélène POIRIER ◽  
Isabelle NIOT ◽  
Claude FOREST ◽  
Philippe BESNARD
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding Protein ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Long Chain Fatty Acids ◽  
Liver Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Binding ◽  
Acid Binding Protein ◽  
Fabp Gene ◽  
Long Chain

The role of fatty acids in the expression of the gene for liver fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) was investigated in the well-differentiated FAO rat hepatoma cell line. Cells were maintained in serum-free medium containing 40 µM BSA/320 µM oleate. Western blot analysis showed that oleate triggered an approx. 4-fold increase in the cytosolic L-FABP level in 16 h. Oleate specifically stimulated L-FABP mRNA in time-dependent and dose-dependent manners with a maximum 7-fold increase at 16 h in FAO cells. Preincubation of FAO cells with cycloheximide prevented the oleate-mediated induction of L-FABP mRNA, showing that protein synthesis was required for the action of fatty acids. Run-on transcription assays demonstrated that the control of L-FABP gene expression by oleate was, at least in part, transcriptional. Palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid were similarly potent whereas octanoic acid was inefficient. This regulation was also found in normal hepatocytes. Therefore long-chain fatty acids are strong inducers of L-FABP gene expression. FAO cells constitute a useful tool for studying the underlying mechanism of fatty acid action.

scholarly journals Production of long chain alcohols and alkanes upon coexpression of an acyl-ACP reductase and aldehyde-deformylating oxygenase with a bacterial type-I fatty acid synthase in E. coli

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2464-2472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Coursolle ◽  
Jiazhang Lian ◽  
John Shanklin ◽  
Huimin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
Type I ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Bacterial Type ◽  
Long Chain

An orthogonal type I FAS was introduced into E. coli to increase the production of long chain alcohols and alkanes.

scholarly journals Mammary tissue proteomics in a pig model indicates that dietary valine supplementation increases milk fat content via increased de novo synthesis of fatty acid

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Che ◽  
Mengmeng Xu ◽  
Kaiguo Gao ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Xuefen Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Pig Model ◽  
Mammary Tissue ◽  
De Novo Synthesis ◽  
Tissue Proteomics
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