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ArticleBMC veterinary research2025

Identification and Validation of Genus/Species-Specific Short InDels in Dairy Ruminants.

Gianfranco Cosenza, Andrea Fulgione, Sara Albarella, Francesca Ciotola, Vincenzo Peretti, Daniela Gallo, Alfredo Pauciullo

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Gianfranco Cosenza *Department of Agricultural Science, University of Naples Federico II, Piazza Carlo Di Borbone 1, Portici, 80055, Italy.
Andrea Fulgione *Department of Agricultural Science, University of Naples Federico II, Piazza Carlo Di Borbone 1, Portici, 80055, Italy.
Sara AlbarellaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via Delpino 1, Naples, 80137, Italy. sara.albarella@unina.it.
Francesca CiotolaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via Delpino 1, Naples, 80137, Italy.
Vincenzo PerettiDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Via Delpino 1, Naples, 80137, Italy.
Daniela GalloDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Naples Federico II, Piazza Carlo Di Borbone 1, Portici, 80055, Italy.
Alfredo PauciulloDepartment of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Turin, Grugliasco, 10095, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundOver the past thirty years, the identification of species-specific molecular markers has significantly advanced our understanding of genetic diversity in both plants and animals. Among these, short InDels have emerged as vital genomic features, contributing more to sequence divergence than single nucleotide polymorphisms do in closely related species. This study aimed to identify specific InDels for Bos taurus, Bubalus bubalis, Capra hircus, and Ovis aries via an in silico approach and validated them in 400 individuals (100 for each species).

resultsWe identified and characterized short, specific InDels in the sequences of the CSN1S1, CSN1S2, MSTN, and PRLR genes, which can be used for species identification of Capra hircus, Ovis aries, Bos taurus, and Bubalus bubalis, respectively. We developed a Tetraplex Specific PCR assay to enable efficient discrimination among these species.

conclusionsThis study highlights the utility of InDels as biallelic, codominant markers that are cost-effective and easy to analyse, providing valuable tools for genetic diversity analysis and species identification.

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INDEL MutationRuminantsAnimalsBuffaloesCattleGenetic MarkersGoatsPolymerase Chain ReactionSheepSpecies SpecificityGenetic MarkersBuffaloCattleGenetic markerGoatSheepTetraplex Specific PCR

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