Genetic structure and selective sweeps in Kirghiz sheep using SNP50K bead chip.
Front Genet
; 15: 1432105, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
The objective of this study is to analyze environmental genetic selection signals in large-scale sheep populations with conflicting environmental adaptations, aiming to identify and isolate genes associated with environmental adaptations in sheep populations. Kirghiz sheep, which inhabit high-altitude environments year-round, demonstrate the ability to adapt to extreme conditions. In this study, 42 Kirghiz sheep, 24 Tien-Shan in Kyrgyzstan sheep, 189 Qira black sheep, and 160 Chinese Merino sheep were genotyped using Illumina Ovine SNP50K chip. Regions exhibiting a selection signal threshold of 5%, as well as PI analysis and haplotype statistical scanning gene data were annotated, and intersecting genes were identified as candidate genes. Through Fst and haplotype statistical analysis revealed the key gene PDGFD and its vicinity's impact on fat deposition in sheep tails. Additionally, Fst and PI analysis uncovered genes related to high-altitude adaptation as well as those linked to animal growth and reproduction.Further GO and KEGG enrichment pathway analyses unveiled pathways associated with high-altitude adaptation such as negative regulation of peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation and xenobiotic metabolism processes.This investigation into the adaptability of Kirghiz sheep provides theoretical support and practical guidance for the conservation and genetic enhancement of Kirghiz sheep germplasm resources.
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Front Genet
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2024
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China
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