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Genetically regulated hepatic transcripts and pathways orchestrate haematological, biochemical and body composition
Siriluck Ponsuksili1, Nares Trakooljul2, Frieder Hadlich1
1Research Unit 'Functional Genome Analysis', Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, D-18196 Dummerstorf, Germany.
Scientific Reports
|December 22, 2016
Summary
This study reveals genetic links between liver gene expression and immune-metabolism traits in pigs. These findings provide insights into how genetic variations influence these interconnected biological functions.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Metabolomics
- Immunology
Background:
- The liver is a key metabolic organ involved in hematological functions.
- Understanding genetic regulation of immune-metabolism networks is crucial for medical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify tissue-specific genetic variations influencing liver gene expression.
- To explore the genetic links between metabolic and immune traits in a porcine model.
Main Methods:
- Assessed hepatic expression, hematological, plasma biochemical, and body composition traits in 297 pigs.
- Utilized false discovery rate (FDR) to identify significant transcript correlations and expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs).
Main Results:
- Over 3,600 transcripts were significantly correlated with various traits.
- Identified 20,517 significant eQTLs, with 443 transcripts linked to traits and having cis-eQTLs (e.g., ACO1, SOD1).
- Functional analysis confirmed shared pathways between metabolic and immune traits.
Conclusions:
- Established a comprehensive view of hepatic gene activity connecting metabolic and immune traits.
- Highlighted the role of genetic regulation in influencing immune-metabolism networks.
- The porcine model provides valuable insights for medical research into liver function.
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