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ArticleCommunications biology2021

Adipose gene expression profiles reveal insights into the adaptation of northern Eurasian semi-domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus).

Melak Weldenegodguad, Kisun Pokharel, Laura Niiranen, Päivi Soppela, Innokentyi Ammosov, Mervi Honkatukia, Heli Lindeberg, Jaana Peippo, Tiina Reilas, Nuccio Mazzullo and 6 more

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Article in Communications biology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors at 8 institutions in 5 countries.

Melak WeldenegodguadNatural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Jokioinen, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2876-6353
Kisun Pokharel *Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Jokioinen, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4924-946X
Laura Niiranen *Research Unit of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Päivi SoppelaArctic Centre, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3709-0233
Innokentyi AmmosovLaboratory of Reindeer Husbandry and Traditional Industries, Yakut Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture, Yakutsk, The Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia.
Mervi HonkatukiaNordGen-Nordic Genetic Resource Center, Ås, Norway.
Heli LindebergNatural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Maaninka, Finland.
Jaana PeippoNatural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Jokioinen, Finland.
Tiina ReilasNatural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Jokioinen, Finland.
Nuccio MazzulloArctic Centre, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland.
Kari A MäkeläResearch Unit of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Tommi NymanDepartment of Ecosystems in the Barents Region, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, Svanvik, Norway.
Arja TervahautaDepartment of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Karl-Heinz HerzigResearch Unit of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4460-2604
Florian StammlerArctic Centre, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6243-773X
Juha KantanenNatural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Jokioinen, Finland. juha.kantanen@luke.fi.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6350-6373
Natural Resources Institute Finland · FIUniversity of Lapland · FIUniversity of Eastern Finland · FIUniversity of Oulu · FIGenetic Resources Center · JPNorwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research · NOPoznan University of Medical Sciences · PLYakut Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture · RU

Funding

Academy of Finland (Suomen Akatemia) 286040
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) are semi-domesticated animals adapted to the challenging conditions of northern Eurasia. Adipose tissues play a crucial role in northern animals by altering gene expression in their tissues to regulate energy homoeostasis and thermogenic activity. Here, we perform transcriptome profiling by RNA sequencing of adipose tissues from three different anatomical depots: metacarpal (bone marrow), perirenal, and prescapular fat in Finnish and Even reindeer (in Sakha) during spring and winter. A total of 16,212 genes are expressed in our data. Gene expression profiles in metacarpal tissue are distinct from perirenal and prescapular adipose tissues. Notably, metacarpal adipose tissue appears to have a significant role in the regulation of the energy metabolism of reindeer in spring when their nutritional condition is poor after winter. During spring, genes associated with the immune system are upregulated in the perirenal and prescapular adipose tissue. Blood and tissue parameters reflecting general physiological and metabolic status show less seasonal variation in Even reindeer than in Finnish reindeer. This study identifies candidate genes potentially involved in immune response, fat deposition, and energy metabolism and provides new information on the mechanisms by which reindeer adapt to harsh arctic conditions.

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TranscriptomeAdaptation, BiologicalAdipose TissueAnimalsArctic RegionsFinlandReindeerSeasonsSiberia

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PMID34620965
PMCPMC8497613
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