scholarly journals Effect of leukemia inhibitory factor polymorphism on litter size traits in Thai commercial pig breeds

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-196
Author(s):  
Worrarak Norseeda ◽  
◽  
Guisheng Liu ◽  
Tawatchai Teltathum ◽  
Korawan Sringarm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candidate Gene ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Leukemia Inhibitory Factor ◽  
Inhibitory Factor ◽  
Untranslated Regions ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Large White ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Synonymous Snps ◽  
Implantation Process

Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is a crucial candidate gene that impacts on implantation process. In this study, the effects of the porcine LIF polymorphism on litter size traits were elucidated in Thai commercial pig populations. Genotyping of three single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the porcine LIF gene was detected in coding and 3ˊ-untranslated regions. The porcine LIF c.*24C>T was segregating in Large White, Landrace, and Large White × Landrace (LW × LR) crossbred sows. No polymorphisms at two non-synonymous SNPs loci (LIF c.28C>A and LIF c.161A>G) were found in this study. The porcine LIF c.*24C>T was significantly associated with the total number born (TNB), the number born alive (NBA), and the number of piglets weaned alive (NWA) traits in Large White and Landrace sows. Moreover, the porcine LIF c.*24C>T was associated with the NBA and NWA traits in LW × LR crossbred sows. The favorable LIF c.*24C allele was positively correlated with the litter size traits. These findings indicated that the polymorphism of the porcine LIF gene was associated with litter size traits and confirms the significance of porcine LIF as a candidate gene for litter size traits in pig breeding. Thus, the porcine LIF gene could be used for improving prolific traits in these Thai commercial pig populations.

scholarly journals Association of non-synonymous SNPs of <i>OPN</i> gene with litter size traits in pigs

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kumchoo ◽  
S. Mekchay
Keyword(s):  
Litter Size ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Snp Markers ◽  
Strong Linkage Disequilibrium ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Large White ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Pcr Rflp ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Acid Exchange

Abstract. Osteopontin (OPN) gene is a secreted phosphoprotein which appears to play a key function in the conceptus implantation, placentation and maintenance of pregnancy in pigs. The objectives of this study were to verify the non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and their association with litter size traits in commercial Thai Large White pigs. A total of 320 Thai Large White sows were genotyped using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. Three SNPs at c.425G> A, c.573T> C and c.881C> T revealed amino acid exchange rates of p.110Ala> Thr, p.159Val> Ala and p.262Pro> Ser, respectively, and were then segregated. These three SNPs were significantly associated with total number born (TNB) and number born alive (NBA) traits. No polymorphisms of the two SNP markers (c.278A> G and c.452T> G) were observed in this study. Moreover, the SNPs at c.425G> A and c.573T> C were found to be in strong linkage disequilibrium. The association of OPN with litter size emphasizes the importance of porcine OPN as a candidate gene for reproductive traits in pig breeding.

scholarly journals Effect of porcine IL-6 polymorphism on litter size traits in commercial pig breeds

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-246
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Fragment Length Polymorphism ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Large White ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Pcr Rflp ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Restriction Fragment Length

This study aimed to verify the polymorphisms in the porcine IL-6 gene and to elucidate its effects on litter size traits in Large White and Landrace sows. Four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the porcine IL-6 gene (g.91506415A>G, g.91507983A>G, g.91508173C>T, and g.91508716C>T) were genotyped using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. There was no polymorphism observed on the three SNPs (g.91506415A>G, g.91507983A>G, and g.91508716C>T) of the porcine IL-6 gene. The porcine IL-6 g.91508173C>T polymorphism was found to be segregating in Large White and Landrace sows. The porcine IL-6 g.91508173C>T polymorphism was significantly associated with the total number born (TNB) and the number of piglets weaned alive (NWA) traits in Large White sows (P<0.05). Moreover, the porcine IL-6 g.91508173C>T polymorphism was significantly associated with the TNB, number born alive (NBA), and NWA traits in Landrace sows (P<0.05). These results indicated that the porcine IL-6 g.91508173C>T polymorphism was associated with litter size traits. These findings confirmed the importance of the IL-6 gene as a candidate gene for litter size traits in pigs.

scholarly journals Association between ESR1 and RBP4 genes and litter size traits in a hyperprolific line of Landrace × Large White cross sows

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (No. 03) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
S Mencik ◽  
V Vukovic ◽  
M Spehar ◽  
M Modric ◽  
M Ostovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Gestation Length ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Weaned Piglets ◽  
Large White ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
The Third ◽  
Rbp4 Gene

This study was aimed at analysing single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the oestrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) and retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) genes in a hyperprolific line of Landrace × Large White (Topigs 20) cross sows (n = 101). The following litter size traits were analysed: total number born, number of born alive and number of weaned piglets. ESR1 and RBP4 genotypes determined on the basis of single-nucleotide polymorphisms were analysed using the least square method with the GLM procedure in SAS with eight effects. The REG procedure was used to calculate the effects of the additive and dominance components. The second parity sows with ESR1 BB genotype had a significantly higher (P &lt; 0.05) number of weaned piglets compared to AB, with a tendency towards difference (P &lt; 0.1) between homozygotes for number of born alive and number of weaned piglets. In the case of the RBP4 gene, the first parity sows of the AA genotype had a significantly higher total number born (P &lt; 0.05) compared with the BB genotype, with a tendency towards difference (P &lt; 0.1) between AA and heterozygotes for total number born, and homozygotes for number of born alive. The BB genotype showed a tendency for higher number of weaned piglets (P &lt; 0.1) as compared with the AA genotype in the third parity sows for the RBP4 gene. In all parities, significant effects (P &lt; 0.05) of parity were recorded for total number born, number of born alive and number of weaned piglets, season of farrowing for total number born, and the ESR1 and RBP4 interaction for number of born alive. In the first parity sows, significant effects (P &lt; 0.05) on total number born were determined for gene interaction and gestation length, the latter also being recorded in the second parity sows. The additive (a) effect of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in RBP4 was significant (P &lt; 0.05) for total number born in all parities as well as in the first parity sows, and dominance effect (d) (P &lt; 0.05) of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in ESR1 for number of weaned piglets in the third parity sows. The obtained results regarding the investigated genes could help to provide a better understanding of the effect of single-nucleotide polymorphisms on litter size and thus promote genetic progress in pig reproduction management.

scholarly journals Association of a non-synonymous SNP of IL17RA gene with litter size traits in Large White and Landrace pigs

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-405
Author(s):  
Worrarak Norseeda ◽  
◽  
Guisheng Liu ◽  
Tawatchai Teltathum ◽  
Korawan Sringarm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Responses ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Interleukin 17 ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Large White ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Reproductive Process ◽  
Potential Candidate Gene

Interleukin-17 receptor A (IL17RA) is one of the cytokine receptors of the pro-inflammatory interleukin-17 (IL17) cytokine family. The IL17 and IL17RA genes are involved in inflammatory and immune responses as well as reproductive process of mammals. The purposes of this study were to examine polymorphisms in the porcine IL17RA gene and to assess its effects on litter size traits in Large White and Landrace pigs. Three non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the porcine IL17RA gene were verified. The porcine IL17RA c.785C>T (p.Ala262Val) was found to be segregating in the Large White and Landrace pigs. No polymorphisms in the coding region of the porcine IL17RA gene at the two non-synonymous SNPs loci of c.997G>A (p.Val333Ile) and c.1962T>G (p.Asp654Glu) were found. The porcine IL17RA c.785C>T polymorphism was significantly associated with the total number born (TNB) and the number born alive (NBA) in Large White pigs (P<0.05). Moreover, the porcine IL17RA c.785C>T was significantly associated with the TNB, NBA, total birth weight (TBW), and total weaning weight of piglets at 21 days (TWW) in Landrace pigs (P<0.05). These results supported the importance of the porcine IL17RA gene in the litter size traits of pigs. Thus, the porcine IL17RA could be used as a potential candidate gene for improving litter size traits in pig breeding.

Effect of polymorphism in the leukemia inhibitory factor gene on litter size in Large White pigs

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 1833-1838 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. C. Lin ◽  
G. F. Liu ◽  
A. G. Wang ◽  
L. J. Kong ◽  
X. F. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Litter Size ◽  
Leukemia Inhibitory Factor ◽  
Inhibitory Factor ◽  
Large White ◽  
Factor Gene

scholarly journals Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the HIRA Gene Affect Litter Size in Small Tail Han Sheep

Animals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Zhou ◽  
Zhangyuan Pan ◽  
Xiaohan Cao ◽  
Xiaofei Guo ◽  
Xiaoyun He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Single Nucleotide

scholarly journals Association of Maternal and Fetal Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Metalloproteinase (MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, and MMP9) Genes with Preeclampsia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Sakowicz ◽  
Michalina Lisowska ◽  
Lidia Biesiada ◽  
Magda Rybak-Krzyszkowska ◽  
Agnieszka Gach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Gene Polymorphisms ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Trophoblast Invasion ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Single Nucleotide ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Implantation Process ◽  
Risk Of Preeclampsia

Background. Metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a pivotal role during the process of trophoblast invasion and placentation. The appearance of five functional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the genes of the metalloproteinases most commonly implicated in the implantation process may influence the development of preeclampsia. Methods. Blood samples were collected from 86 mothers and 86 children after preeclampsia and 85 mothers and 85 children with uncomplicated pregnancies. The distribution of genotypes for −1607 1G/2G MMP1, −735 C/T MMP2, −1306 C/T MMP2, −1171 5A/6A MMP3, and −1562C/T MMP9 polymorphisms was determined by RFLP-PCR. Results. The occurrence of 1G/1G MMP1 or 5A/5A MMP3 genotype in the mother or 1G/1G MMP1 or 5A/6A MMP3 genotype in the child is associated with preeclampsia development. Moreover, simultaneous maternal and fetal 1G/1G homozygosity increases the risk of preeclampsia development 2.39-fold and the set of maternal 5A/5A and fetal 5A/6A MMP3 genotypes by over 4.5 times. No association between the carriage of studied MMP2 or MMP9 polymorphisms and the predisposition to preeclampsia was found. Conclusion. The maternal 1G/1G MMP1 and 5A/5A MMP3 and fetal 1G/1G MMP1 and 5A/6A MMP3 gene polymorphisms may be strong genetic markers of preeclampsia, occurring either individually or together.

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