Whole-Transcriptome Sequencing and Differential Expression Analysis of the Epididymis in Junggar Bactrian Camels Before and After Sexual Maturity.

Jiahao Liu, Xinkui Yao, Jun Meng, Jianwen Wang, Yaqi Zeng, Linling Li, Wanlu Ren

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Jiahao LiuCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.

Xinkui YaoCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.

Jun MengCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.

Jianwen WangCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7148-4557

Yaqi ZengCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.ORCID 0009-0000-1881-1221

Linling LiCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.

Wanlu RenCollege of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.ORCID 0009-0003-5822-8366

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2025 Central Guidance for Local Science and Technology Development Funding Project "Research on Breeding and Exercise Performance Regulation Mechanisms in Horses" ZYYD2025JD02Major Science and Technology Special Project of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 2022A02013-1

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The Junggar Bactrian camel, a primitive indigenous breed in China, exhibits low reproductive efficiency under natural grazing conditions. This is partly attributed to the development of the epididymis and the quality of semen, both of which directly affect reproductive performance. The epididymis is a key male reproductive organ responsible for sperm storage and transport. However, the gene expression profile of camel epididymal tissue remains poorly understood. In this study, we conducted whole-transcriptome sequencing of epididymal tissues from Junggar Bactrian camels before and after sexual maturity. A total of 683 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) were identified, including

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epididymisJunggar Bactrian camelLncRNAmiRNAmRNA

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PMID40723322

DOI10.3390/biology14070760

PMCPMC12292283

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