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Targeted Next-generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Pipeline to Evaluate Genetic Determinants of Constitutional Disease
Published on: April 4, 2018
DoGSD: the dog and wolf genome SNP database.
Bing Bai1, Wen-Ming Zhao2, Bi-Xia Tang3
1Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bioresource & Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution, and Yunnan Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Domestic Animals, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming 650223, China Kunming College of Life Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Kunming 650204, China.
The new DoGSD database provides over 19 million whole-genome single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers for dogs and wolves. This resource enhances genomic research for canidae, aiding studies on domestication and shared diseases.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Canine Genetics
Background:
- Next-generation sequencing has generated vast genomic data for dogs and wolves.
- Existing databases lack comprehensive single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data for canidae.
- Understanding dog and wolf genomics is crucial for domestication and comparative disease studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop DoGSD, the first dedicated database for whole-genome SNP data in canidae.
- To provide an accessible and user-friendly resource for dog and wolf genomic information.
- To consolidate and analyze existing and new SNP data for canidae.
Main Methods:
- Integrated SNP data from dbSNP (build 139), newly sequenced samples (1 wolf, 1 dog), and published studies (7 wolves, 68 dogs).
- Performed population genetic analysis using Fst statistics.
- Developed a web-based, open-access database (DoGSD).
Main Results:
- Created DoGSD, a resource with approximately 19 million high-quality whole-genome SNPs for dogs and wolves.
- Included integrated data from diverse sources, enhancing SNP coverage.
- Provided associated information such as SNP annotation, gene location, and sampling details.
Conclusions:
- DoGSD serves as a valuable, open-access resource for canine and wolf genomic research.
- The database facilitates in-depth analysis of dog and wolf genetics, domestication, and disease.
- DoGSD addresses the scarcity of usable SNP data for the Canidae family.
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