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ArticleScientific reports2025

Effects of ACOT7 gene variants on productive performance in Qiandongnan small Xiang goats.

Huan Liu, Xiuhua Chen, Biao Zhou, Ziyang Li, Bo Zhou, Dongwei An, Jiali Xu, Yong Ruan

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Huan Liu *Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
Xiuhua Chen *Guizhou Province Grassland Technology Experiment and Extension Station, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
Biao ZhouAnimal Disease Prevention and Control Center of Liupanshui City, Liupanshui, 553001, Guizhou, China.
Ziyang LiKey Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
Bo ZhouKey Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
Dongwei AnKey Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
Jiali XuKey Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
Yong RuanKey Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China. yruan@gzu.edu.cn.

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Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects QKHPTRC-CXTD[2023]025Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects QKHZC-2020-1Y030Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects QKHZC-2022-key-033Guizhou University Cultivation Project GDPY-2020-45Guizhou University introduced talent research fund GDRJHZ-2021-84
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Abstract

The Qiandongnan small Xiang goat is an indigenous Chinese breed facing challenges such as decreased genetic diversity and the need for improved production performance. This study examined the ACOT7 gene, analyzing its mRNA expression across different tissues and assessing the associations between its single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and growth, slaughter, and meat quality traits. ACOT7 expression was highest in the longissimus dorsi muscle and lowest in the spleen. Three SNP loci were identified: g.52329 T > C was significantly associated with body length, body height, meat color, pH, and fat content; g.69183 C > T was associated with backfat thickness and meat color; and g.87290 A > G was associated with live weight, net meat weight, backfat thickness, and fat content (P < 0.05). Expression levels varied among genotypes, were tissue-specific, and were influenced by sex. Additionally, the g.52329 T > C locus was linked to fatty acid metabolism. This study provides the first characterization of ACOT7 expression and polymorphisms in Qiandongnan Small Xiang goats, offering insights into its genetic mechanism. These findings support the potential application of ACOT7 in marker-assisted selection to improve production performance and preserve genetic resources in this breed.

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GoatsPolymorphism, Single NucleotideAnimalsBreedingFemaleGenotypeMaleMeatACOT7 geneGene polymorphismProduction performanceQiandongnan small Xiang goatTissue specific expression

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