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Major Histocompatibility Complex Genomic Regions as Candidates for Reproductive Success in Cattle: From GWAS to Post-GWAS Analysis.

Louíse B Faverzani, Andreia K Zwirtes, Dinah P A Rodrigues, Thais F Machado, Daniele A Oliveira, Luiza C Silveira, Nathalia P Seixas, Evandro N Silva, Danielly B S Silva, Ricardo Z Vaz and 1 more

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Article in Genes, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Louíse B FaverzaniAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0009-4661-8301
Andreia K ZwirtesAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Dinah P A RodriguesAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7580-7306
Thais F MachadoAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Daniele A OliveiraAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-8194-3403
Luiza C SilveiraAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0003-5620-7350
Nathalia P SeixasAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Evandro N SilvaDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas 37130001, Minas Gerais, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4145-1401
Danielly B S SilvaUniversidade José do Rosário Vellano, Câmpus Alfenas, Rodovia MG-179, Km 0, Câmpus Universitário, Loteamento Trevo, Alfenas 37132440, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Ricardo Z VazAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-4505-1277
Thaise P MeloAnimal Science Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105900, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-0983-4602

Funding

Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel 001Rio Grande do Sul State Research Support Foundation 23/2551-0000959-5
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a well-known gene complex that plays a fundamental role in immune recognition; however, its influence on reproductive processes in cattle is not yet fully established, particularly regarding how it modulates the female response to the embryo. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between MHC genes and reproductive processes in cattle and to identify potential molecular targets involved in these mechanisms.

methodsData from four studies identified through a systematic review were integrated. MHC genes associated with reproduction were identified, neighboring genomic regions were explored to detect candidate genes and transcription factors, and biological process networks were constructed using differentially expressed genes associated with cattle.

resultsThe integrated analysis led to the identification of six MHC genes associated with reproduction, along with 54 candidate genes from genome-wide association studies and 46 from transcriptomic studies located in neighboring regions. Among these,

conclusionsThis work integrates currently available evidence and highlights potential molecular targets that can be explored in cattle breeding and reproductive biology, associating MHC genes with these roles and advancing innovative perspectives in the field of molecular genetics.

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Genome-Wide Association StudyMajor Histocompatibility ComplexReproductionAnimalsCattleFemalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideTranscription FactorsTranscription Factorsbovine leukocyte antigengene regulatory networksgenetic selectiontranscription factors

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PMID42650088
PMCPMC13511974

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