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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2025

Jaswinder Kaur, Manu Mohan, Bilawal Singh, Ram Saran Sethi, Deepti Narang, Simarjeet Kaur, Chandra Sekhar Mukhopadhyay

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jaswinder KaurDepartment of Bioinformatics, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, India.
Manu MohanDepartment of Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, India.
Bilawal SinghDepartment of Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, India.
Ram Saran SethiDean College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Deepti NarangDepartment of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, India.
Simarjeet KaurDepartment of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, India.
Chandra Sekhar MukhopadhyayDepartment of Bioinformatics, College of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The domestication of dogs is regarded as an evolutionary adaptation influenced by artificial selective pressures, leading to the fruition of diverse canine breeds across regions. Indigenous breeds, developed in tandem with local environments, display unique conformations and disease resistance, yet many remain understudied at the molecular level. The Gaddi dog, originating in the northern parts of India and used by local tribes for livestock guarding, exemplifies such a breed with potential for transcriptomic research. Despite its vital role, it remains unrecognized by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR). This study addresses the gaps in understanding the genetics and immune responses of Indigenous breeds, emphasizing their importance as holders of unique genetic heritage. This study explores the molecular profiles of Indigenous Gaddi dogs and exotic Labrador retrievers, focusing on their immune responses to TLR ligand-induced infections. Methods: The mRNA and miRNA sequencing were performed separately using the Illumina NovaSeq 6,000 platform (150 bp). The study involved comparing the Control group (i.e., without treatment of any TLR-ligand) with each of the Poly I: C, LPS, and CpG ODN-treated groups for Labrador and Gaddi dogs. Functional enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (fold change >3 and <-3, Results: The analysis revealed that Labrador dogs had more DEGs across all treatment groups than Gaddi dogs. The enriched pathways in Labradors included Th1, Th2, Th17 cell differentiation, and T-cell receptor signaling. In contrast, Gaddi dogs significantly enriched 'Wnt' signaling, T cell activation, and immune regulation pathways. The differential expression (DE) analysis of miRNA-Seq results indicated that Labradors had more DE miRNAs (with expression levels of the original level >1.5 and <-1.5), such as miR-204, miR-206, miR-106a, miR-132, miR-335, and miR-676, which help regulate inflammation, autophagy, and immune responses. Gaddi dogs had unique miRNAs (miR-551 and miR-1249) associated with tumor suppression and inflammation. Discussion: The study highlights distinct immunological profiles between Labrador and Gaddi dogs, with no shared genes responding to TLR-ligand stimulation. The functional enrichment of miRNA targets demonstrated consistent regulatory patterns at both the mRNA and miRNA levels. These findings emphasize the importance of preserving the genetic diversity of indigenous Gaddi dogs and utilizing advanced sequencing techniques to explore immunological diversity for disease resistance and the selection of breeding individuals.

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Gaddi dogsimmune responsesLabrador dogmiRNAomeTLR-ligandstranscriptome

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