Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Potential Regulatory Loci and Pathways Related to Buffalo Reproductive Traits

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第一作者： Li, Wangchang

作者： Li, Wangchang;Xie, Qiyang;Zheng, Haiying;Duan, Anqin;Huang, Liqing;Feng, Chao;Shang, Jianghua;Yang, Chunyan;Li, Wangchang;Xie, Qiyang;Yang, Chunyan

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关键词： buffalo; reproductive traits; genome-wide association study

期刊名称：GENES （ 影响因子：2.8； 五年影响因子：3.2 ）

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年卷期： 2025 年 16 卷 4 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Background: The reproductive performance of water buffalo significantly impacts the economic aspects of production. Traditional breeding methods are constrained by low heritability and numerous influencing factors, making it difficult to effectively improve reproductive efficiency. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) offer new possibilities for exploring reproductive traits in water buffalo, opening up new avenues for efficient breeding. Methods: Using whole-genome resequencing, we identified quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with four suggestive reproductive traits: calving interval (CI), calf birth weight (CBW), dam birth weight (BW), and age at first calving (FCA). The study focused on identifying genetic variants that influence these reproductive traits. Results: Our research identified 52 suggestive regulatory loci associated with reproductive traits in water buffalo. Based on a 50 kb interval, we annotated these loci to 58 candidate genes. These loci involve genes such as AGBL4, GRM1, NCKAP5, and NRXN1, which are primarily enriched in pathways including the FOXO signaling pathway, calcium ion pathways, estrogen signaling pathway, and phospholipase D signaling pathway. These pathways directly or indirectly regulate the reproductive efficiency of water buffalo. Conclusions: This study has revealed suggestive regulatory genes (AGBL4, GRM1, NCKAP5, NRXN1) associated with reproductive traits in water buffalo. This not only enhances our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying complex traits but also points towards strategies for improving the reproductive capacity of water buffalo. These findings provide a solid foundation for future breeding programs aimed at enhancing water buffalo productivity.

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