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ArticleBMC veterinary research2022

Integrated analysis of lncRNAs and mRNAs by RNA-Seq in secondary hair follicle development and cycling (anagen, catagen and telogen) of Jiangnan cashmere goat (Capra hircus).

Cuiling Wu, Chongkai Qin, Xuefeng Fu, Xixia Huang, Kechuan Tian

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Cuiling WuCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, 830052, China.
Chongkai QinXinjiang Aksu Prefecture Animal Husbandry Technology Extension Center, Aksu, 843000, China.
Xuefeng FuKey Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Xinjiang Wool sheep & Cashmere-goat, Institute of Animal Science, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Xixia HuangCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, 830052, China. au-huangxixia@163.com.
Kechuan TianInstitute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China. tiankechuan@163.com.
Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences · CNXinjiang Academy of Animal Science · CNXinjiang Agricultural University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundAmong the world's finest natural fiber composites is derived from the secondary hair follicles (SHFs) of cashmere goats yield one of the world's best natural fibres. Their development and cycling are characterized by photoperiodism with diverse, well-orchestrated stimulatory and inhibitory signals. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNAs) and mRNAs play important roles in hair follicle (HF) development. However, not many studies have explored their specific functions in cashmere development and cycling. This study detected mRNAs and lncRNAs with their candidate genes and related pathways in SHF development and cycling of cashmere goat. We utilized RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) and bioinformatics analysis on lncRNA and mRNA expressions in goat hair follicles to discover candidate genes and metabolic pathways that could affect development and cycling (anagen, catagen, and telogen).

resultsWe identified 228 differentially expressed (DE) mRNAs and 256 DE lncRNA. For mRNAs, catagen and anagen had 16 upregulated and 35 downregulated DEGs, catagen and telogen had 18 upregulated and 9 downregulated DEGs and telogen and anagen had 52 upregulated and 98 downregulated DEGs. LncRNA witnessed 22 upregulated and 39 downregulated DEGs for catagen and anagen, 36 upregulated and 29 downregulated DEGs for catagen and telogen as well as 66 upregulated and 97 downregulated DEGs for telogen and anagen. Several key genes, including MSTRG.5451.2, MSTRG.45465.3, MSTRG.11609.2, CHST1, SH3BP4, CDKN1A, GAREM1, GSK-3β, DEFB103A KRTAP9-2, YAP1, S100A7A, FA2H, LOC102190037, LOC102179090, LOC102173866, KRT2, KRT39, FAM167A, FAT4 and EGFL6 were shown to be potentially important in hair follicle development and cycling. They were related to, WNT/β-catenin, mTORC1, ERK/MAPK, Hedgehog, TGFβ, NFkB/p38MAPK, caspase-1, and interleukin (IL)-1a signaling pathways.

conclusionThis work adds to existing understanding of the regulation of HF development and cycling in cashmere goats via lncRNAs and mRNAs. It also serves as theoretical foundation for future SHF research in cashmere goats.

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RNA, Long NoncodingAnimalsGene Expression ProfilingGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3 betaGoatsHair FollicleRNA, MessengerRNA-SeqGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3 betaRNA, Long NoncodingRNA, MessengerDifferentially expressed genesGoat hair folliclesPhotoperiodismSignaling pathways

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