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  • Genetics
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Litter size is a critical trait in animal science and livestock production.
  • Understanding the genetic basis of offspring number is essential for improving breeding strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify differentially evolved genes and their functions that influence litter size at birth.
  • To compare gene evolution between monotocous (single offspring) and polytocous (multiple offspring) mammals.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of gene evolution in 16 mammalian species (8 monotocous, 7 polytocous).
  • Analysis included site-wise adaptive evolution of amino acid substitutions and gene family expansion.
  • Investigated specific orthologous gene groups.

Main Results:

  • Identified five candidate genes with mutually exclusive amino acid substitutions, linked to ovulation.
  • Observed expansion in the EPH gene family in monotocous mammals.
  • EPHA4 gene's previously identified positive effect on pig litter size supports EPH gene family's role.

Conclusions:

  • The identified genes provide a basis for studying differences in litter size between monotocous and polytocous species.
  • These genes may reveal underlying mechanisms determining litter size.
  • Findings could be valuable for developing advanced livestock breeding strategies.